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Main point summary
As chosen of God, as those forgiven by the Lord, care, bear with one another, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, be thankful and whatever we do, do to God's glory in the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Colossians 3:12-17
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So, as those who have been a chosen of God, holy and beloved,
b put on a c heart of compassion,
kindness,
d humility,
gentleness
and 1 e patience;
a bearing with one another,
and b forgiving each other,
series
inference
whoever has a complaint against anyone;
b just as the Lord forgave you,
so also should you.
comparison
ground
actionpurpose
Beyond all these things put on love,
which is 1 a the perfect bond of b unity.
ideaexplanation
Let a the peace of Christ
1 rule in your hearts,
to which 2 indeed you were called in b one body;
and 3 be thankful.
Let a the word of 1 Christ richly dwell within you, 2 with all wisdom
b teaching and admonishing 3 one another c with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
d singing 4 with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
a Whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
b giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
progression
We have been forgiven by Christ, show love to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Walk in love, unity. Be at peace with one another. Know the Word, get it on the inside, meditate, let it enrich your life. Encourage each other, rejoice in song, be thankful and do all, whatever you do, family, work, community, Church, do all to the glory of God.
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