11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

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11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew,(A) circumcised or uncircumcised,(B) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,(C) but Christ is all,(D) and is in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(E) with compassion, kindness, humility,(F) gentleness and patience.(G) 13 Bear with each other(H) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(I)

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11 where there is neither (A)Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, (B)but Christ is all and in all.

Character of the New Man

12 Therefore, (C)as the elect of God, holy and beloved, (D)put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 (E)bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

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11 a renewal in which (A)there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, (B)circumcised and uncircumcised, [a](C)barbarian, [b]Scythian, (D)slave, and free, but (E)Christ is all, and in all.

12 So, as those who have been (F)chosen of God, holy and beloved, (G)put on a (H)heart of compassion, kindness, (I)humility, gentleness, and [c](J)patience; 13 (K)bearing with one another, and (L)forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; (M)just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:11 I.e., uncultured
  2. Colossians 3:11 I.e., a member of an ancient people near the Black Sea, often considered unrefined
  3. Colossians 3:12 I.e., forbearance toward others