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


In Context

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

12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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

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

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly 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.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

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,