Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves wi…”

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

World English Bible

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

American Standard Version

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Geneva Bible 1599

Now therfore as the elect of God holy and beloued, put on the bowels of mercies, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meekenesse, long suffering:

Darby Translation

Put on therefore, as [the] elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Young's Literal Translation

Put on, therefore, as choice ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering,

Bible in Basic English

As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things;

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Cross references

“Put”

Colossians 3:10 Ephesians 4:24

Colossians 3:10 · BSB

and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Ephesians 4:24 · BSB

and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

“as”

2 Peter 1:10 2 Timothy 2:10 Matthew 24:31 1 Peter 1:2 Luke 18:7 Titus 1:1

2 Peter 1:10 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Matthew 24:31 · BSB

And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

1 Peter 1:2 · BSB

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Luke 18:7 · BSB

Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?

Titus 1:1 · BSB

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

“holy”

1 Thessalonians 1:3–6 Ephesians 1:4 Romans 8:29 2 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Thessalonians 2:14

1 Thessalonians 1:3–6 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:4 · BSB

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Romans 8:29 · BSB

For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“beloved”

1 John 4:19 Jeremiah 31:3 Ezekiel 16:8 Titus 3:4–6 Romans 1:7 2 Timothy 1:9

1 John 4:19 · BSB

We love because He first loved us.

Jeremiah 31:3 · BSB

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Ezekiel 16:8 · BSB

Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares th…

Titus 3:4–6 · BSB

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

Romans 1:7 · BSB

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

“bowels”

Luke 1:78 Isaiah 63:15 Philippians 1:8 Jeremiah 31:20 Philippians 2:1 1 John 3:17

Luke 1:78 · BSB

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Isaiah 63:15 · BSB

Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Jeremiah 31:20 · BSB

Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.

Philippians 2:1 · BSB

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

“mercies”

Ephesians 4:32 Ephesians 4:2 2 Peter 1:5–8 1 Peter 3:8–11 1 Thessalonians 5:15 1 John 3:14–20

Ephesians 4:32 · BSB

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:2 · BSB

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

2 Peter 1:5–8 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

1 Peter 3:8–11 · BSB

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

1 John 3:14–20 · BSB

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

Also

2 Corinthians 6:6

2 Corinthians 6:6 · BSB

in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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