Colossians
King James Version (KJV)
Colossians 3:14
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
King James Version (KJV)
Colossians 3:14 Context
11Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. 12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16Let 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. 17And 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.
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Other Translations
And aboue all these things put on charitie, which is the bond of perfectnesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Beyond all these things {put on} love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and above all these things `put on' love, which is the bond of perfectness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.
- Basic English Bible
And to all these [add] love, which is the bond of perfectness.
- Darby Bible
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
- Webster's Bible
And over all these put on love, which is the perfect bond of union;
- Weymouth Bible
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
- World English Bible
And vpon alle these thingis haue ye charite, that is the boond of perfeccioun.
- Wycliffe Bible
and above all these things, [have] love, which is a bond of the perfection,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Beyond all these things {put on} love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and above all these things `put on' love, which is the bond of perfectness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.
- Basic English Bible
And to all these [add] love, which is the bond of perfectness.
- Darby Bible
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
- Webster's Bible
And over all these put on love, which is the perfect bond of union;
- Weymouth Bible
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
- World English Bible
And vpon alle these thingis haue ye charite, that is the boond of perfeccioun.
- Wycliffe Bible
and above all these things, [have] love, which is a bond of the perfection,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Colossians 3:14
3:14 The love of God contains the whole of Christian perfection, and connects all the parts of it together.
People's Bible Notes for Colossians 3:14
Col 3:14 Above all these things [put on] charity. "Love" (Revised Version). If our souls are imbued with love, like that of Christ, it will be easy then to forbear and forgive. Which is the bond of perfectness. All the Christian graces are bound together in love. It is the source of them all.