Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
• New International Version (NIV)Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Context of Colossians 3:15

13bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. 14Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:15 word by word

καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ Χριστοῦ βραβευέτω ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν, εἰς ἣν καὶ ἐκλήθητε ἐν ἑνὶ σώματι· καὶ εὐχάριστοι γίνεσθε.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• letβραβεύωbrabeuō · to ruleG1018
• the peaceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ye are calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983
• be yeγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• thankfulεὐχάριστοςeucharistos · thankfulG2170

Cross-references for Colossians 3:15

• Psalms 29:11The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
• Isaiah 26:3You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.
• Isaiah 27:5Or let it take hold of my strength; let it make peace with me — make peace with me.
• Isaiah 57:15For the High and Exalted One, who lives forever, whose name is holy, says this: “I live in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the oppressed.
• John 14:27“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.
• John 16:33I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
• Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Romans 14:17for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 5:19That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of reconciliation to us.
• Ephesians 2:12At that time you were without Christ, excluded from the citizenship of Israel, and foreigners to the covenants of promise, without hope and without God in the world.
• Ephesians 5:1Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children,
• Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. A brother or a sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
• Ephesians 2:16He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death.
• Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope at your calling —

Commentaries on Colossians 3:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15And let the peace of God - Instead of , God, , Christ, is the reading of ABC*D*FG, several others, both the Syriac, the Arabic of Erpen, Coptic, Ethopic, Armenian, Vulgate, and Itala, with several of the fathers; on this evidence Griesbach has inserted it in the text. Rule in your hearts - · Let the peace of Christ judge, decide, and govern in your hearts, as the brabeus, or judge, does in the Olympic contests. No heart is right with God where the peace…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15And let the peace of God - The peace which God gives; Notes, Philemon 4:7. Rule in your hearts - Preside in your hearts; sit as umpire there (Doddridge); govern and control you. The word rendered here “rule” - ́ brabeuetō- is commonly used in reference to the Olympic and other games. It means, to be a director, or arbiter of the public games; to preside over them and preserve order, and to distribute the prizes to the victors. The meaning here is, that…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. 15Just as Christ is one, there can only be one body of Christ (see 1:18; Ephesians 4:4–6). Loyalty to Jesus as Lord should go beyond differences and lead to peace in our relationships.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. peace of God--The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "The peace of Christ" (compare Php 4:7). "The peace of God." Therefore Christ is God. Peace was His legacy to His disciples before He left them (Joh 14:27), "My peace I give unto you." Peace is peculiarly His to give. Peace follows love (Col 3:14; Ep 4:2, 3). rule--literally, "sit as umpire"; the same Greek verb simple, as appears compounded (Col 2:18). The false teacher, as a self-constituted…Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 3:15

• Catholicity
• Commandments
• Holiness
• Peace
• Righteousness
• Thankfulness

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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