Colossians 3:14

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Colossians 3:14

BSB

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

AKJV

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection.

CPDV

And above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection.

ERV

and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

NHEB

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

SMT

And over all these, love, which is the bond of completion.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 3:14

AndG1161Conjunction aboveG1909Preposition allG3956AdjectivethesethingsG5125putoncharityG26Noun Feminine whichG3748 isG2076VerbthebondG4886Noun MasculineofperfectnessG5047Noun Feminine

Commentary for Colossians 3:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 3:14

Summary

Love encompasses and perfects all virtues

Event

Exalting love above all qualities

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD