14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
14 And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
2 And mark that you do this with humility and discipline - not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love,
2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.
(Read Ephesians 4:1-6)
Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. By lowliness, understand humility, which is opposed to pride. By meekness, that excellent disposition of soul, which makes men unwilling to provoke, and not easily to be provoked or offended. We find much in ourselves for which we can hardly forgive ourselves; therefore we must not be surprised if we find in others that which we think it hard to forgive. There is one Christ in whom all believers hope, and one heaven they are all hoping for; therefore they should be of one heart. They had all one faith, as to its object, Author, nature, and power. They all believed the same as to the great truths of religion; they had all been admitted into the church by one baptism, with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, as the sign of regeneration. In all believers God the Father dwells, as in his holy temple, by his Spirit and special grace.
3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
3 alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.
3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
(Read Ephesians 4:1-6)
Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as becomes those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. By lowliness, understand humility, which is opposed to pride. By meekness, that excellent disposition of soul, which makes men unwilling to provoke, and not easily to be provoked or offended. We find much in ourselves for which we can hardly forgive ourselves; therefore we must not be surprised if we find in others that which we think it hard to forgive. There is one Christ in whom all believers hope, and one heaven they are all hoping for; therefore they should be of one heart. They had all one faith, as to its object, Author, nature, and power. They all believed the same as to the great truths of religion; they had all been admitted into the church by one baptism, with water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, as the sign of regeneration. In all believers God the Father dwells, as in his holy temple, by his Spirit and special grace.
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.