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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Context of Colossians 3:15

13Bear 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. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all 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 strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
• Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
• Isaiah 27:5Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me.”
• Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
• John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
• Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
• Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 5:19that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
• Ephesians 2:12remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.
• Ephesians 5:1Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
• Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.
• Ephesians 2:16and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
• Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

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