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Colossians 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Put on the New Self
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
Colossians 3:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 3:12
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. "Therefore" (oun, οὖν) draws practical implications from new identity (vv. 9-11). "Put on" (endysasthe, ἐνδύσασθε) continues clothing metaphor, aorist imperative demanding decisive action. Believers must actively clothe themselves with Christian virtues matching their identity.Paul addresses them with three titles: "elect of God" (eklektoi tou theou, ἐκλεκτοὶ τοῦ θεοῦ, God's chosen), "holy" (hagioi, ἅγιοι, set apart), "beloved" (ēgapēmenoi, ἠγαπημένοι, divinely lov...
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Cross-References for Colossians 3:12
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“tenderhearted”
“with patience”
“because he first loved us.”
“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“joy”
“who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator”
“brothers”
“be all like-minded”
“then peaceful”
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”