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
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What does Colossians 3:14 mean?

Colossians 3:14 in the King James Version reads, “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” In the flow of Colossians 3, Paul has been describing what it looks like for people who are “risen with Christ” to live as those whose true life is now…

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The Perfect Bond: Embracing Charity in Our Lives

In the tapestry of Christian living, few threads are as vital as the thread of charity, an enduring expression of love that binds together all that we strive for in our faith. As we delve into Colossians 3:14, "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of…

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A Prayer for the Spirit of Charity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with awe and gratitude for the depth of Your love and kindness towards me. I acknowledge that You are the source of all goodness and grace, and I thank You for the gift of Your Word that guides and nurtures my spirit…

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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
Colossians 3:14-17 - "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." - Colossians 3:14-17
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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 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;"
Colossians 3:18 - "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:7 - "In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them."
Colossians 3:20 - "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."