Colossians 3:12 (BSB)
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
From Colossians 3. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Colossians 3:12
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Colossians 3:12: 13. Put on therefore. As he has enumerated some parts of the old man, so he now also enumerates some parts of the new. “Then,” says he, “will it appear that ye are renewed by Christ, when ye are merciful and kind.
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17: The apostle proceeds to exhort to mutual love and compassion: Put on therefore bowels of mercy, Col 3:12. We must not only put off anger and wrath (as Col 3:8), but we must put on compassion and kindness; not only cease to do evil, but learn to do well; not only not do hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. I.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Colossians 3:12: Put on therefore,.... As the apostle had argued for the putting off of the members of the body, from their having put off the old man himself; so he now argues from their having put on the new man, to their putting on of his members; that is, to the exercise of the various graces of the Spirit, and the discharge of the several duties...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Colossians 3:12: Verse 12. Put on therefore, as the elect of God. The fact that you thus belong to one and the same church; that you have been redeemed by the same blood, and chosen by the same grace, and that you are all brethren, should lead you to manifest a spirit of kindness, gentleness, and love. Bowels of mercies. . Kindness, etc. .