Colossians 3:16 nasb — Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hy…

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"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God."

— Colossians 3:16, NASB

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Colossians 3 — Context

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bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.

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Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

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Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

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Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

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Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

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Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.

Colossians 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:16 say?
Colossians 3:16 in the NASB reads: “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Where is Colossians 3:16 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 16.
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 3:16.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:16 in?
Colossians 3:16 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 3:16?
Colossians 3:16 reads (NASB): “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” 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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