Colossians 3:13 · KJV

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

¹²Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

¹³Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

¹⁴And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeCompassionShame

How can I not forgive a brother or sister for whom Christ died, knowing what God paid to forgive me?

Prayer

Father, I make a commitment today to let go of any resentment or bitterness I may have toward any of Your children. I apologize for not repaying the kindness and mercy You have shown me. Abba Father, I need Your Holy Spirit's assistance to give up my right to compensation for wrongs done to me and to accept the people who have harmed me as full members of Your family. Please give me the strength I need to follow Your example of forgiveness, even when it is difficult. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

GratitudeCompassionShame

How can I not forgive a brother or sister for whom Christ died, knowing what God paid to forgive me?

Prayer

Holy Father, I promise to let go of any anger or hurt I feel toward one of Your children today. I'm sorry that I didn't show the grace and mercy You gave me. Abba Father, I need the help of Your Holy Spirit to let go of the wrongs done to me and to treat the people who did me wrong as if they were full members of Your family. Please give me the strength I need to follow Your lead and forgive even when it's hard. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do you practice forgiveness in your relationships?

What does it mean for you to forgive as Christ forgave?

When have you struggled to forgive someone?

Life Application

relationships

Make a conscious effort to forgive those who have wronged you, reflecting Christ's love.

community

Engage in open conversations with others to resolve conflicts and promote unity.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse directly teaches believers to forgive others as Christ forgave them, highlighting the importance of grace in relationships.

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