Colossians
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13
Colossians 3:13 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of others, forgiveness virtue, and conflict — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”
Luke 6:37“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
Proverbs 17:9“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:13 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:13 reads: "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." The verse speaks to forgiveness of others, forgiveness virtue, and conflict. To read it well, take it in the flow of Colossians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Colossians 3:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." is Colossians 3:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:13?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:13 include Mark 11:25, Luke 6:37, and Ephesians 4:32. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:13 deepens the theme of forgiveness of others.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:13?
Read Colossians 3:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.