Colossians 3:14
14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Other Translations of Colossians 3:14
King James Version
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
English Standard Version
14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
The Message
14 And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
New King James Version
14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
New Living Translation
14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Colossians 3:14
Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17
(Read Colossians 3:12-17)
We must not only do no hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. But it is our duty to forgive one another, imitating the forgiveness through which we are saved. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; it is of his working in all who are his. Thanksgiving to God, helps to make us agreeable to all men. The gospel is the word of Christ. Many have the word, but it dwells in them poorly; it has no power over them. The soul prospers, when we are full of the Scriptures and of the grace of Christ. But when we sing psalms, we must be affected with what we sing. Whatever we are employed about, let us do every thing in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in believing dependence on him. Those who do all in Christ's name, will never want matter of thanksgiving to God, even the Father.