Colossians 3:19
"Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them...." — Colossians 3:19 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”Colossians 3:19 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
What is this verse about?
Colossians 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:3The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:4The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:10To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:11But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:13And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.
1 Corinthians 7:16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
1 Corinthians 7:39A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Colossians 3:19. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Colossians 3:19 mean?
"Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them...." — Colossians 3:19 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Colossians 3:19?
Colossians 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Colossians 3:19 read in other translations?
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