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Colossians 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Colossians 3:13-15
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
13 bearing-with one another, and forgiving each other— if anyone has a complaint against anyone. Just as indeed the Lord forgave you, so also you forgive. 14 And over[a] all these things put on love, which is the bond[b] of [c] perfection. 15 And let the peace of [d] Christ be arbitrating[e] in your hearts— into which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
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- Colossians 3:14 Or, upon, in addition to.
- Colossians 3:14 Or, binding. Some think it binds together the virtues just mentioned; others, the people putting on these virtues, the church.
- Colossians 3:14 That is, characterized by (the perfect bond); or, belonging to (perfection’s bond); or, toward, leading to, resulting in, producing perfection.
- Colossians 3:15 That is, given by.
- Colossians 3:15 Or, judging, deciding, ruling, umpiring.
Colossians 3:13-15
New International Version
Colossians 3:13-15
New International Version
13 Bear with each other(A) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(B) 14 And over all these virtues put on love,(C) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(D)
15 Let the peace of Christ(E) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(F) you were called to peace.(G) And be thankful.
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