Breakdown of Colossians 3:20?

Question

What do you think this verse means?

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. (Col 3:20)

Do you think it means that even as an adult you should follow what your parents ask of you?

It has to do with choosing who I am going to marry.

I do not live under their roof.

Answer 1

Not necessarily. You are first of all responsible to God. Your parents are not God in your life. you should honour them, but as an adult, living outside the home, you are no longer under their authority.
On the other hand if you are an adult living in your parent's home, don't expect too much independence.
A child living in his parents' home is to obey his (or her) parents. But this obedience is not absolute. If the parents order the child to do something that is morally wrong, obviously against God's revealed will, then the child has to choose God over his parents.

Answer 2

Our USA society is radically different today than the Biblically described society was centuries ago. Today, our submission to parents in this country seems to change when the child leaves home (for whatever reason). Considering the errors of our 'forefathers' (majority, not all I hope currently) it may 'depend' on the respect the 'parents' have earned.
By the way; the Christian apex is back in verse 17.

Answer 3

when Jesus was twelve years old he taught at the temple in Jerusalem. His parents had to come back for him because 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was SUBJECT unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Greek- subject
Strong's Number: 5293
Hupotasso - verb
1. to arrange under, to subordinate
2. to subject, put in subjection
3. to subject one's self, obey
4. to submit to one's control
5. to yield to one's admonition or advice
6. to obey, be subject

A Greek military term meaning "to arrange [troop divisions] in a military fashion under the command of a leader". In non-military use,it was "a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, assuming responsibility, and carrying a burden".

"Do you think it means that even as an adult you should follow what your parents ask of you?"
The answer I am persuaded is "Yes."

I don't like that answer. But that's what I'm getting.

Weigh on the Spirit of God on all things. Jesus didn't talk about 'hating' our parents without reason. There has to be a good reason why he said that. There are things which they have no business intruding on in your life. If you have a spouse, then you have barriers that you ought to not allow them in to, for instance.

Answer 4

Yes....I believe it goes without saying that our parents will always be our parents......no matter how old we get.
Although, we become adults & parents too. There is a time when a parent needs to be silent in a child's life......especially if that child is married.

Some parents like to dabble in their kid's relationships a little too much if you know what I mean.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

it says Children obey your parents not adults obey your parents. but if your parents ask you to do something even as an adult it would be good to do it as long as its not a sin

Answer 7

This verse means that children should follow and obey what your parents want you to do, because they have your best interests at heart.

http://www.watchtower.org

Answer 8

There is a point, if their asking you to do things that arent in line with bible standards then you have a right to refuse. But they are our parents and we should respect that even when we get older.

Answer 9

same as eph, 6:1.....(while you are at home) and, to a certain extent...but let's not "over do it!" this is why the 10 comm,s. tells us to "honour your father and our mother..." one is for kids..the other is for adult children...if you were an adult at home, then they would still be "boss of the house..you would have to live by their rules of "the house!" but, they wouldn't go around telling me what to do and how to govern my affairs, they would be my "counsolers" and guides...elders..even if i live "away" from home, this is true to an extent..but not to extreems...(they expect me to be "grown up in my mind and heart!) and to trust me in my affairs so later i may take care of them if necessary, and family bus. as well.. bye :)

Answer 10

Yes.