11 a renewal in which (A)there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, (B)circumcised and uncircumcised, [a](C)barbarian, [b]Scythian, (D)slave, and free, but (E)Christ is all, and in all.

12 So, as those who have been (F)chosen of God, holy and beloved, (G)put on a (H)heart of compassion, kindness, (I)humility, gentleness, and [c](J)patience; 13 (K)bearing with one another, and (L)forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; (M)just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:11 I.e., uncultured
  2. Colossians 3:11 I.e., a member of an ancient people near the Black Sea, often considered unrefined
  3. Colossians 3:12 I.e., forbearance toward others

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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