14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection.


In Context

11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.

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

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

16 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.

Colossians 3:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:14And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:14and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:14But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:14And to all these add love, which is the bond of perfectness.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:14and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:14Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:14and above all these things, have love, which is a bond of the perfection,