Colossians 3:20

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

Key Reflection

In the first-century Greco-Roman culture, husbands often held a dominant position in their households, but Colossians 3:20 challenges this dynamic by instructing husbands to love their wives and avoid bitterness. This command reflects a radical shift from the cultural norm, emphasizing mutual respect and affection within marriage, which was revolutionary for the time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. Children, obey your parents, etc. See Barnes "Eph 6:1"; and Eph 6:2-4. {h} "obey" Eph 6:1 __________________________________________________________________

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