Colossians 3:14
But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
In Context
Cross References
John 15:12This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you.
Romans 13:8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour, hath fulfilled the law.
Ephesians 1:4As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But as touching the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you: for yourselves have learned of God to love one another.
Hebrews 6:1Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to things more perfect, not laying again the foundation of penance from dead works, and of faith towards God,
Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:13-18
Love Recommended. ( a. d. 62.) 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. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of… Read the whole commentary →