Therefore,
as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves
with compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness
and patience.
Bear with each other
and forgive one another
if any of you has a grievance
against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
In addition to all these things
put on love,
which is the perfect bond of unity.
Let the peace of Christ
rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body
you were called to peace.
And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ
dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing
one another in all wisdom,
singing psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs,
with thankfulness in your hearts
to God.
Whatever you do in word or deed,
do everything in the name
of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks through Him
to God the Father.
~ Colossians 3:12-17
