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...

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