Colossians 3:12

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Colossians 3:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

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Colossians 3:10

and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Ephesians 4:24

and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Isaiah 42:1

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 45:4

For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.

Isaiah 65:9

And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there.

Isaiah 65:22

No longer will they build houses for others to inhabit, nor plant for others to eat. For as is the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands.

Matthew 24:22

If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Matthew 24:24

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Matthew 24:31

And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Mark 13:20

If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.

Mark 13:22

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Mark 13:27

And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.

Luke 18:7

Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?

Romans 8:29

For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Romans 8:30

And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:32

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

Romans 8:33

Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

Romans 9:11

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

Romans 11:5

In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Romans 11:6

And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

Romans 11:7

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

2 Timothy 2:10

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Titus 1:1

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

1 Peter 1:2

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

2 John 1:13

The children of your elect sister send you greetings.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Ephesians 1:4

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

1 Thessalonians 1:3

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

1 Thessalonians 1:5

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:14

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jeremiah 31:3

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Ezekiel 16:8

Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD.

Romans 1:7

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:4

But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

Ephesians 2:5

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

2 Timothy 1:9

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Titus 3:4

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

Titus 3:5

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Titus 3:6

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

1 John 4:19

We love because He first loved us.

Isaiah 63:15

Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Philippians 1:8

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:1

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

1 John 3:17

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Philippians 2:2

then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:4

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 3:18

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:10

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

2 Peter 1:8

For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.

1 John 3:16

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

1 John 3:19

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

1 John 3:20

Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.