Colossians 3:15 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were call…”

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

World English Bible

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

American Standard Version

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Geneva Bible 1599

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which ye are called in one body, and be ye thankfull.

Darby Translation

And let the peace of Christ preside in your hearts, to which also ye have been called in one body, and be thankful.

Young's Literal Translation

and let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.

Bible in Basic English

And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.

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Cross references

“the peace”

John 14:27 Isaiah 26:3 Romans 15:13 Psalm 29:11 Romans 5:1 John 16:33

John 14:27 · BSB

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Isaiah 26:3 · BSB

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Romans 15:13 · BSB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 29:11 · BSB

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Romans 5:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

John 16:33 · BSB

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

“to the”

Ephesians 4:4 1 Corinthians 7:15 Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 2:16 Ephesians 2:17

Ephesians 4:4 · BSB

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

1 Corinthians 7:15 · BSB

But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

Ephesians 4:16 · BSB

From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.

Ephesians 2:16 · BSB

and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility.

Ephesians 2:17 · BSB

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

“and be”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:20 Colossians 2:7 Psalm 116:17 2 Corinthians 9:11

1 Thessalonians 5:18 · BSB

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:17 · BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Ephesians 5:20 · BSB

always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 2:7 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Psalm 116:17 · BSB

I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

2 Corinthians 9:11 · BSB

You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

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

In context

14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

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