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Colossians 3:14-17
The Message
Colossians 3:14-17
The Message
12-14 So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
15-17 Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.
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Colossians 3:14-17
New International Version
Colossians 3:14-17
New International Version
14 And over all these virtues put on love,(A) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(B)
15 Let the peace of Christ(C) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(D) you were called to peace.(E) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(F) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(G) through psalms,(H) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(I) 17 And whatever you do,(J) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(K) to God the Father through him.
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