Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admoni…”

Colossians 3:16

Let 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

American Standard Version

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let the worde of Christ dwell in you plenteously in all wisdome, teaching and admonishing your owne selues, in Psalmes, and hymnes, and spirituall songs, singing with a grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Darby Translation

Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.

Young's Literal Translation

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other, in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to the Lord;

Bible in Basic English

Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

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Cross references

“the word”

2 Timothy 3:15 Revelation 19:10 John 5:39 John 5:40 Hebrews 4:12 Hebrews 4:13

2 Timothy 3:15 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Revelation 19:10 · BSB

So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophec…

John 5:39 · BSB

You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

John 5:40 · BSB

yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.

Hebrews 4:12 · BSB

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:13 · BSB

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

“dwell”

Psalm 119:11 John 15:7 Jeremiah 15:16 1 John 2:24 Deuteronomy 6:6–9 Job 23:12

Psalm 119:11 · BSB

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Jeremiah 15:16 · BSB

Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

1 John 2:24 · BSB

As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.

Deuteronomy 6:6–9 · BSB

These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.

Job 23:12 · BSB

I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.

“richly”

Titus 3:6 1 Timothy 6:17

Titus 3:6 · BSB

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

1 Timothy 6:17 · BSB

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

“all”

Ephesians 1:17 James 3:17 Colossians 1:9 Ephesians 5:17 1 Kings 3:28 1 Kings 3:9–12

Ephesians 1:17 · BSB

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Colossians 1:9 · BSB

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 5:17 · BSB

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

1 Kings 3:28 · BSB

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

1 Kings 3:9–12 · BSB

Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

“teaching”

Colossians 1:28 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Hebrews 12:12–15 Romans 15:14 2 Thessalonians 3:15 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 · BSB

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Hebrews 12:12–15 · BSB

Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

Romans 15:14 · BSB

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

2 Thessalonians 3:15 · BSB

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 · BSB

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

“in psalms”

Ephesians 5:19 James 5:13 1 Corinthians 14:26 Matthew 26:30

Ephesians 5:19 · BSB

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

James 5:13 · BSB

Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

1 Corinthians 14:26 · BSB

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

Matthew 26:30 · BSB

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

“and spiritual”

Revelation 5:9 Nehemiah 12:46 Psalm 32:7 Revelation 15:3 1 Chronicles 25:7 Psalm 119:54

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Nehemiah 12:46 · BSB

For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Psalm 32:7 · BSB

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Revelation 15:3 · BSB

and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

1 Chronicles 25:7 · BSB

Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

Psalm 119:54 · BSB

Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.

“singing”

Colossians 4:6 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 71:23 1 Corinthians 14:15 Psalm 63:4–6 Psalm 138:1

Colossians 4:6 · BSB

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Psalm 28:7 · BSB

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Psalm 71:23 · BSB

When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

1 Corinthians 14:15 · BSB

What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Psalm 63:4–6 · BSB

So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.

Psalm 138:1 · BSB

I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Also

Romans 10:17

Romans 10:17 · BSB

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

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

In context

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

17And 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.

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