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

11In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 12Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15And 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.

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 must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.
• 2 Corinthians 6:6We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.
• Galatians 6:2Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
• Ephesians 4:2Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
• Matthew 5:44But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
• Matthew 6:12and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
• Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
• Mark 11:25But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”
• Luke 6:35“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
• Luke 11:4and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation. ”
• Luke 17:3So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.
• Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
• James 2:13There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.
• Matthew 18:15“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
• 1 Corinthians 6:7Even to have such lawsuits with one another is a defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?
• Luke 5:20Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, 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