16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.
20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.