Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Revised King James New Testament
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 anything, but to love one another: for he who loves others has fulfilled the law.
Ephesians 1:4Just as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him. In love
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice, a sweet smelling aroma to God.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But regarding brotherly love you do not need any one to write to you: for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
Hebrews 6:1Therefore, leaving the elementary principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go 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 →