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14 And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony].

15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].

16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts.

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14 And over all these virtues put on love,(A) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(B)

15 Let the peace of Christ(C) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(D) you were called to peace.(E) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(F) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(G) through psalms,(H) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(I)

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