King James Version
Colossians 3:14 in the King James Version says “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14 · KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. quarrel: or, complaint
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Let 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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“above”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“put on charity”
G26love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
“the bond”
G4886a joint tie, i.e., ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control
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