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Berean Standard Bible

“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”

Colossians 3:19

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Study note

Colossians 3 moves from the new life in Christ to how it shapes ordinary relationships in the household. Paul addresses wives, husbands, children, parents, slaves and masters in turn.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.

King James Version (KJV)

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

the husbands! love your wives, and be not bitter with them;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Maridos, amad á vuestras mujeres, y no seáis desapacibles con ellas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Esposos, amen a sus esposas y nunca las maltraten.

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