13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.(A) 14 Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called(B) in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,[a] singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

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  1. 3:16 Or and songs prompted by the Spirit

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(E) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(F) you were called to peace.(G) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(H) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(I) through psalms,(J) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(K)

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