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Therefore, Clothe Yourself In Love, Christ’s Peace, God’s Word, And Thankfulness

12 Therefore, as chosen[a] ones of God, holy and having been loved, put-on[b] deep-feelings[c] of compassion, kindness, humblemindedness, gentleness, patience, 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[d] all these things put on love, which is the bond[e] of [f] perfection.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:12 Or, elect, selected.
  2. Colossians 3:12 That is, like clothes.
  3. Colossians 3:12 Or, a heart.
  4. Colossians 3:14 Or, upon, in addition to.
  5. Colossians 3:14 Or, binding. Some think it binds together the virtues just mentioned; others, the people putting on these virtues, the church.
  6. Colossians 3:14 That is, characterized by (the perfect bond); or, belonging to (perfection’s bond); or, toward, leading to, resulting in, producing perfection.

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