Colossians 3:14
And aboue all these thinges put on loue, which is the bond of perfectnes.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 commandement, that ye loue one another, as I haue loued you.
Romans 13:8Owe nothing to any man, but to loue one another: for he that loueth another, hath fulfilled the Lawe.
Ephesians 1:4As hee hath chosen vs in him, before the foundation of the worlde, that we should be holy, and without blame before him in loue:
Ephesians 5:2And walke in loue, euen as Christ hath loued vs, and hath giuen himselfe for vs, to be an offering and a sacrifice of a sweete smellling sauour to God.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But as touching brotherly loue, ye neede not that I write vnto you: for ye are taught of God to loue one another.
Hebrews 6:1Therefore, leauing the doctrine of the beginning of Christ, let vs be led forward vnto perfection, not laying againe ye foundation of repetance from dead workes, 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 →