Colossians 3:15 bbe — And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give pra…

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"And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times."

— Colossians 3:15, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 3 — Context

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As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things;

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Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:

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And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.

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And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.

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Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.

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And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

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Wives, be under the authority of your husbands, as is right in the Lord.

Colossians 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:15 say?
Colossians 3:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.”
Where is Colossians 3:15 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:15 in?
Colossians 3:15 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 3:15?
Colossians 3:15 reads (BBE): “And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.” 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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