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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Context of Colossians 3:13

11Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forbearingἀνέχωanechomai · to endureG430
• one anotherἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• forgivingχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• one anotherἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• ifἐάνean · ifG1437
• any manτιςtis · oneG5100
• haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• a quarrelμομφή, μέμψιςmomphē · complaintG3437
• againstπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• Christὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• youσύsu · youG4771
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779

Cross-references for Colossians 3:13

• Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
• 2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
• Galatians 6:2Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
• Ephesians 4:2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
• Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
• Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
• Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
• Mark 11:25And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
• Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
• Luke 11:4Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ’ ”
• Luke 17:3So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.
• Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
• James 2:13because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
• Matthew 18:15“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
• 1 Corinthians 6:7The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
• Luke 5:20When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

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