Colossians 3:14

Put On the New Self · Colossians 3:1–17
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Translations

Modern
And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
Traditional
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Literal
And over all these, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Latin
Super omnia autem hæc, caritatem habete, quod est vinculum perfectionis:

Original

Greek
English
And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Notes

Paul explains the new life of those who have been raised with Christ (3:1). Their good qualities and actions contribute to the peace and strength of the Christian community.

Parallels

Ephesians 4:17–32

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Colossians

Topics

Acceptance Being Kind to Others Being Upset Catholicity: Inculcated Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Charity: Enjoined Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Controlling your Anger Controlling your Thoughts Devotion Fruit of the Spirit Getting your House in Order Good Works: Saints: Exhorted to Put On Harmony Holding a Grudge Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Homecoming Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Lack of Love Lost Love Love to Man is the Bond of Perfectness Love to Man: Saints should Put On New Year's Resolutions No One is Perfect Parental Love Perfection: Charity is the Bond of Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Righteousness: Fruits of Self Worth Solidarity The Body of Christ Tough Love Wedding Ceremony Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To