Colossians 3:14

and over all these things put on the robe of love, which is the bond of perfectness;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

In Context

13bearing with each other, and forgiving each other, if any one have a complaint against another; even as Christ freely forgave you, do ye also freely forgive;

15and let the peace of Christ, to which ye were called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be ye thankful.

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Cross References

John 15:12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Romans 13:8Owe no one anything but brotherly love; for he that loveth others hath fulfilled the Law.

Ephesians 1:4according as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him;

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you an offering and a sacrifice to God, of a sweet odor.

1 Thessalonians 4:9But concerning brotherly love there is no need of writing to you; for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another;

Hebrews 6:1Let us then, leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, press on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward 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 →

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