Colossians
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14
Colossians 3:14 (KJV) speaks to love for others, love, and unity — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
1 Corinthians 13:4“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:14 reads: "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness." The verse speaks to love for others, love, and unity. 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 3:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness." is Colossians 3:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:14?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:14 include Matthew 22:39, Galatians 5:14, and 1 Corinthians 13:4. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:14 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:14?
Read Colossians 3:14 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.