Colossians 3:20 - Compare All Versions

Colossians 3:20 MSG (The Message)

Children, do what your parents tell you. This delights the Master no end.

Colossians 3:20 KJV (King James Version)

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 NCV (New Century Version)

Children, obey your parents in all things, because this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 ASV (American Standard Version)

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 NIV (New International Version)

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 NKJV (New King James Version)

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].

Colossians 3:20 NLT (New Living Translation)

Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:20 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Let the children respect and pay attention to their parents in everything for this pleases our Lord Jesus.

Colossians 3:20 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.