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Colossians 3:14 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Colossians 3:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Paul climaxes the virtue list with agapēn (ἀγάπην, "charity/love"), the supreme Christian virtue. "Above all these things" (epi pasin de toutois, ἐπὶ πᾶσιν δὲ τούτοις) means either "in addition to" or "over" these virtues—love crowns them all, the outer garment completing the outfit. "Put on" continues clothing metaphor.Love is "the bond of perfectness" (syndesmos tēs teleiotētos, σύνδεσμος τῆς τελειότητος), literally "the binding element of maturity/completeness." Love unifies all virtues, holding them together and b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 3:14
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“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“even as Christ also loved you”
“but don't have love”
“that you love one another”
“they being knit together in love”
“except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
“that he who loves God should also love his brother.”
“out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;”
“you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another”