Colossians 3:13

Colossians 3:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
• New International Version (NIV)Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
• New King James Version (NKJV)bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

Context of Colossians 3:13

11where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. 12Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Colossians 3:13 word by word

ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων καὶ χαριζόμενοι ἑαυτοῖς ἐάν τις πρός τινα ἔχῃ μομφήν· καθὼς καὶ ὁ κύριος ἐχαρίσατο ὑμῖν, οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς·Read the interlinear

• oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• forgivingχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• evenκαίkai · andG2532
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962

Cross-references for Colossians 3:13

• Romans 15:1Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
• 2 Corinthians 6:6in pureness, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned,
• Galatians 6:2Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
• Ephesians 4:2with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
• Matthew 5:44but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
• Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
• Matthew 18:21Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?
• Mark 11:25And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
• Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
• Luke 11:4And forgive us our sins; for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.
• Luke 17:3Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
• Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
• James 2:13For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
• Matthew 18:15And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
• 1 Corinthians 6:7Nay, already it is altogether a defect in you, that ye have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather take wrong? why not rather be defrauded?
• Luke 5:20And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

Commentaries on Colossians 3:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Forbearing one another - Avoid all occasions of irritating or provoking each other. Forgiving one another - If ye receive offense, be instantly ready to forgive on the first acknowledgment of the fault. Even as Christ forgave you - Who required no satisfaction, and sought for nothing in you but the broken, contrite heart, and freely forgave you as soon as you returned to Him. No man should for a moment harbour ill will in his heart to any; but the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Forbearing one another - Notes, Ephesians 4:2. And forgiving one another - Notes, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14. If any man have a quarrel against any - Margin, “or complaint.” The word used here - ́ momphē- occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means, “fault found, blame, censure;” and here denotes occasion of complaint. The idea is, that if another one has given us just occasion of complaint, we are to forgive him; that is, we are: (1)to harbor no…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-17Verses 12-17 We must not only do no hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. But it is our duty to forgive one another, imitating the forgiveness through which we are saved. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; it is of his working in all who are…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-17Paul explains the new life of those who have been raised with Christ (3:1). Their good qualities and actions contribute to the peace and strength of the Christian community.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Forbearing--as to present offenses. forgiving--as to past offenses. quarrel--rather as Greek, "cause of blame," "cause of complaint." Christ--who had so infinitely greater cause of complaint against us. The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate read "the Lord." English Version is supported by one very old manuscript and old versions. It seems to have crept in from Ep 4:32.Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 3:13

• Catholicity
• Charitableness
• Commandments
• Example
• Forgiveness
• Holiness
• Jesus Continued
• Longsuffering
• Meekness
• Mercy
• Patience
• Righteousness
• Works

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Commentaries on Colossians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings