12Therefore, as God's
chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear
with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have
against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And
over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together
in perfect unity.
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell
in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever
you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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