Colossians 3:13-14

“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness." - Colossians 3:13-14
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What does Colossians 3:13-14 mean?

Colossians 3:13-14 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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…

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The Tapestry of Forgiveness and Love

In the intricate fabric of our relationships, forgiveness emerges as a critical thread, one that has the power to bind individuals together in a tapestry of love and unity. Colossians 3:13-14 in the King James Version proclaims, "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one…

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A Prayer for Forgiveness and Unity in Love

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in the quiet of this moment, I am reminded of Your Word in Colossians 3:13-14, which teaches us to "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all…

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Colossians 3:13-14 - "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Colossians 3:13
Colossians 3:14 - "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."
"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness." - Colossians 3:14
"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness." - Colossians 3:14
Colossians 3:13 - "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."
"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." - Colossians 3:13
Colossians 1:13-14 - "He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."
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Colossians 3:3 - "For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 4:14 - "Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you."
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Colossians 2:13-14 - "And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross."
Colossians 3:12-13 - "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Colossians 2:3 - "In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Colossians 1:14 - "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"
Colossians 3:2 - "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Colossians 3:19 - "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."
Colossians 3:21 - "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
Colossians 3:6 - "For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"