11 (A)Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave,[a] free; but Christ is (B)all, and in all.

12 (C)Put on then, as (D)God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, (E)compassionate hearts, (F)kindness, (G)humility, meekness, and patience, 13 (H)bearing with one another and, (I)if one has a complaint against another, (J)forgiving each other; (K)as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 3:11 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; likewise for Bondservants in verse 22

11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew,(A) circumcised or uncircumcised,(B) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,(C) but Christ is all,(D) and is in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(E) with compassion, kindness, humility,(F) gentleness and patience.(G) 13 Bear with each other(H) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(I)

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