Colossians 3:14

Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 3

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

What Does Colossians 3:14 Mean?

Colossians 3:14 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Colossians 3:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 13:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”Romans 13:8“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”Romans 12:18“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Colossians 3:10“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:”1 Corinthians 13:1“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”Colossians 2:2“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Ephesians 4:3“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”2 Peter 1:7“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”John 17:23“I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.”1 Timothy 1:5“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”John 15:12“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”1 Thessalonians 4:9“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”1 John 4:7“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”Revelation 2:19“I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.”Song of Solomon 1:7“Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turneth aside by the flocks of thy companions?”Jeremiah 43:12“And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.”

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