Colossians 3:13 Meaning
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Ephesians 4:32
Both verses encourage forgiveness among believers.
Luke 6:37
This verse elaborates on the principle of forgiveness.
Colossians 3:12
Both verses emphasize the need for compassion and forgiveness.
Source: Colossians 3:13