Colossenses 3:21 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:21

The duties of fathers. "Fathers, provoke not your children, lest they be discouraged." I. THE DUTY OR PARENTS . It is here exhibited on its negative side. They are not to abuse their authority over their children by too great severity either in words or deeds. Some parents spoil their children by indulgence; others, by unwise severities. Bitter words are used, unreasonable commands are given, immoderate correction is administered. Parents are to behave lovingly to their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not ... - Notes, Ephesians 6:4.Lest they be discouraged - Lest, by your continually finding fault with them, they should lose all courage, and despair of ever pleasing you. There is much sound sense and practical wisdom in this observation of the apostle. Children should not be flattered, but they should be encouraged. They should not be so praised as to make them vain and proud, but they should be commended when they do well. The desire of praise should not be the principle... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:18-25

Colossians 3:18-25. Wives, submit yourselves Or be subject; to your own husbands Whether they be Christians or heathen. See on Ephesians 5:22. As it is fit Both in regard of God’s command, and the evil that would arise from the neglect of this duty; in the Lord In obedience to the Lord, and in all lawful things. Husbands, love your wives As yourselves, and as Christ loved the church: see Ephesians 5:25; Ephesians 5:28. And be not bitter Harsh and rigorous, either in spirit, word,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

Life in the home and in society (3:18-4:6)Harmony in the home depends on the husband’s showing understanding love to his wife, and the wife’s showing loyal submission to her husband (18-19). Children are to be obedient to their parents, but parents must treat their children with understanding and not be harsh or unreasonable (20-21). When slaves work for their masters as if they were working for the Lord Christ, they will produce work of good quality. Masters, on their part, must reward their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:21

provoke . See 2 Corinthians 9:2 . lest = in order that (Greek. hina) . . . not ( App-105 ). be discouraged = have their spirit broken. Greek. athumeo. Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children that they be not discouraged.This should be read against the stern and tyrannical background of the father's absolute control over his children, as in the Roman Empire when these words were written. As Barclay said:A parent could do anything he liked with his child. He could sell him into slavery ... he even had the right to condemn his child to death and carry out the execution himself.[44]In current times, the pendulum has swung the other way; and it is the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:21

21. ( :-.) It is a different Greek verb, therefore translate here, "irritate not." By perpetual fault-finding "children" are "discouraged" or "disheartened." A broken-down spirit is fatal to youth [BENGEL]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:20-21

2. Children and parents 3:20-21 (cf. Ephesians 6:1-4) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:21

While children must obey both parents, the father (pateron) has the primary responsibility for his children as head of the household. For this reason Paul addressed the fathers here. What is in view here is the habitual provoking of children by insensitive parents, especially fathers. Some provocation is necessary in disciplining, but ceaseless irritation causes children to become discouraged, sullen, angry, and even hateful."Paul may have had in mind the regimen of ’don’ts’ that loomed so... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:1-25

The Christian’s Risen Life and the Duties it entails1-4. Resurrection with Christ and the heavenly life.Paraphrase] ’(1) Seeing then that at your conversion you shared not Christ’s death only, but His resurrection, go on to participate in His heavenly life, in that heaven where He is, and where He sits at God’s right hand. (2) Let your whole thought be set on heavenly, not on earthly things. (3) For you died with Christ, and your life in union with Him is a hidden life in God. (4) It is not... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:18-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:18-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:20-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:21

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 3:1-25

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