Colossians 3:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹ In the new life there is no difference between Greeks and Jews, those who are circumcised and those who are not circumcised, or ·people who are foreigners [barbarians], or Scythians [^Cfrom the northern coast of the Black Sea, considered uncivilized and violent]. There is no difference between slaves and free people. But Christ is ·all that is important and is in all believers [^Lall and in all].

¹² ·God loves you and has chosen you and made you his holy people. So [^LAs God’s chosen, holy and beloved ones; Ex. 19:6; 1 Pet. 2:9] you should always clothe yourselves with ·mercy [^La heart of compassion], kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ¹³ ·Bear with [Make allowances for; Be patient with] each other, and forgive each other. If someone ·does wrong to you [^Lhas a grievance/complaint against someone], forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.