Colossians 3:13 web — bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you,…

World English Bible

"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."

— Colossians 3:13, World English Bible

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Colossians 3 — Context

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and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,

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where there can't be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.

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Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

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bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

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Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

Colossians 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:13 say?
Colossians 3:13 in the World English Bible reads: “bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.”
Where is Colossians 3:13 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:13.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:13 in?
Colossians 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 3:13?
Colossians 3:13 reads (WEB): “bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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