Colossians 3:12-17

Put On the New Self

¹² Therefore, _v as the elect of God, holy and beloved, _w put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; ¹³ _x 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. ¹⁴ _y But above all these things _z put on love, which is the _a bond of perfection. ¹⁵ And let _b the peace of God rule in your hearts, _c to which also you were called _d in one body; and _e be thankful. ¹⁶ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another _f in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. ¹⁷ And _g whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

1. Cross References
   1 Peter 1:2
   Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 1:78
   Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.
   Philippians 2:1
   Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy.
   1 John 3:17
   But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
   
3. Cross References
   Mark 11:25
   And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:8
   And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 13:1
   Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
   
6. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:3
   Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
   
7. Cross References
   John 14:27
   Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
   Philippians 4:7
   And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
   
8. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 7:15
   But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.
   
9. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:4
   There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling.
   
10. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 5:18
    In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
    
11. Cross References
    Ephesians 5:19
    Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.
    
12. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 10:31
    Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.