10 and have (A)put on the new self, which is being [a](B)renewed to a true knowledge (C)according to the image of the One who (D)created it— 11 a renewal in which (E)there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, (F)circumcised and uncircumcised, [b](G)barbarian, [c]Scythian, (H)slave, and free, but (I)Christ is all, and in all.

12 So, as those who have been (J)chosen of God, holy and beloved, (K)put on a (L)heart of compassion, kindness, (M)humility, gentleness, and [d](N)patience; 13 (O)bearing with one another, and (P)forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; (Q)just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also. 14 In addition to all these things put on love, which is [e](R)the perfect bond of (S)unity. 15 Let (T)the peace of Christ, to which you were [f]indeed called in (U)one body, [g]rule in your hearts; and [h]be thankful. 16 Let (V)the word of [i]Christ richly dwell within you, [j]with all wisdom (W)teaching and admonishing [k]one another (X)with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, (Y)singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:10 Lit renovated
  2. Colossians 3:11 I.e., uncultured
  3. Colossians 3:11 I.e., a member of an ancient people near the Black Sea, often considered unrefined
  4. Colossians 3:12 I.e., forbearance toward others
  5. Colossians 3:14 Lit the uniting bond of perfection
  6. Colossians 3:15 Or also
  7. Colossians 3:15 Or be in control in
  8. Colossians 3:15 Or show yourselves thankful
  9. Colossians 3:16 One early ms the Lord
  10. Colossians 3:16 Or in
  11. Colossians 3:16 Or one another, singing with psalms...

10 and have put on the new self,(A) which is being renewed(B) in knowledge in the image of its Creator.(C) 11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew,(D) circumcised or uncircumcised,(E) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,(F) but Christ is all,(G) and is in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(H) with compassion, kindness, humility,(I) gentleness and patience.(J) 13 Bear with each other(K) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(L) 14 And over all these virtues put on love,(M) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(N)

15 Let the peace of Christ(O) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(P) you were called to peace.(Q) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(R) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(S) through psalms,(T) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(U)

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