Spiritual Fullness in Christ

⁶ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,^(A) continue to live your lives in him, ⁷ rooted^(B) and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught,^(C) and overflowing with thankfulness.

² Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.^{(A) 3} For you died,^(B) and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ⁴ When Christ, who is your^[a] life,^(C) appears,^(D) then you also will appear with him in glory.^(E)

¹² Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves^(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,^(B) gentleness and patience.^(C)

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^(A) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body^(B) you were called to peace.^(C) And be thankful.