Colossians 3:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 3:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 3:20 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 3:20 — KJV
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
— Colossians 3:20 (KJV)
Colossians 3:20 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:20: children, obey, parents
“Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. daughters: Gr. children”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:20: children, obey, well
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. well...: Heb. gone into days”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:20: things, well, lord
“And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:20: children, things, lord
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:20: children, things, lord
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