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11 In him[a] there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian,[b] slave, or free person. Instead, the Messiah[c] is all and in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness,[d] and patience. 13 Be tolerant of one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord[e] has forgiven you, you also should forgive.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:11 Lit. it, 11 where
  2. Colossians 3:11 I.e. uncivilized person
  3. Colossians 3:11 Or Christ
  4. Colossians 3:12 Or gentleness
  5. Colossians 3:13 Other mss. read the Messiah
  6. Colossians 3:13 Lit. so you also

11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew,(A) circumcised or uncircumcised,(B) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,(C) but Christ is all,(D) and is in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(E) with compassion, kindness, humility,(F) gentleness and patience.(G) 13 Bear with each other(H) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(I)

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