Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Webster Bible
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 ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Romans 13:8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Ephesians 1:4According as he hath 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 hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor.
1 Thessalonians 4:9But concerning brotherly love ye need not that I write to you: for ye yourselves are taught by God to love one another.
Hebrews 6:1Therefore leaving the 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 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 →