5So put to death the sinful earthly things that lurk within you – fornication (sexual immorality), impurity, lust, evil desires, and coveting (which is idolatry), 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the disobedient - 7Things that you once indulged in. 8But now you must also rid yourself of all these: anger, rage, malice, blasphemy, slander, dirty language. 9Do not lie to one another, since you have shed the old sinful nature with his practices, 10And have put on the new self, renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator; 11Where there is neither Greek (Gentile) nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free; but Christ is all, and in all.

12Since God has chosen you to be the holy people He loves, your life should exemplify tender mercies, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience; 13Making allowances for and forgiving one another: if you have a grievance against someone, forgive them; just as Christ has forgiven you. 14And above all, exercise love, which binds us in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, as members of one body; and be ever thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs; singing to the Lord with gratitude your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

18Wives, submit to your own husbands, as it is fitting in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, that they not become embittered or discouraged. 22Servants (or slaves), obey your masters at all times; not just with eye-service (not just when they are watching); but with a sincere heart, and reverence for God. 23And whatever you are doing, do it enthusiastically, as unto the Lord, and not for human masters; 24Since you know that you shall receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward; for it is the Lord, Jesus Christ, that you serve. 25But those who do wrong shall be repaid for those wrongs; and there is no favoritism with God in this regard.