Colossians
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:16 (KJV) speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and worship — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1:8“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4“But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 1:2“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 3:15“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:16 reads: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." The verse speaks to scripture, meditation on word, and worship. 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 3:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." is Colossians 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:16?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:16 include Psalms 19:8, Joshua 1:8, and Matthew 4:4. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:16 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:16?
Read Colossians 3:16 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.