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.”
What does Colossians 3:13 mean?
“Colossians 3:13” in the KJV reads, “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” The verse is written as a plain, practical command, but its meaning is rooted in the larger spiritual…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Power of Forgiveness: A Divine Mandate
In the heart of Colossians 3:13, the Apostle Paul encapsulates the essential ethos of Christian community life: "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." This command is not merely a…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Forgiveness and Forbearance
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I humbly bow my heart and spirit in reverence to Your holy name. Your word, oh Lord, in Colossians 3:13, instructs us to be forbearing and forgiving, saying, "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a…
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