Colossians 3:19 - Compare All Versions

Colossians 3:19 MSG (The Message)

Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don’t take advantage of them.

Colossians 3:19 KJV (King James Version)

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

Colossians 3:19 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.

Colossians 3:19 NCV (New Century Version)

Husbands, love your wives and be gentle with them.

Colossians 3:19 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Colossians 3:19 NIV (New International Version)

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

Colossians 3:19 NKJV (New King James Version)

Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.

Colossians 3:19 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Husbands, love your wives [with an affectionate, sympathetic, selfless love that always seeks the best for them] and do not be embittered or resentful toward them [because of the responsibilities of marriage].

Colossians 3:19 NLT (New Living Translation)

Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.

Colossians 3:19 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Let every husband be filled with cherishing love for his wife and never be insensitive toward her.

Colossians 3:19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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