Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
You should let the peace given by Christ rule in your hearts, since you people were called [to be at peace] in one body [i.e., the church]; and you should be thankful.
New American Standard Bible
Let
King James Version
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Holman Bible
And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called
International Standard Version
Let the peace of the Messiah also rule in your hearts, to which you were called in one body, and be thankful.
A Conservative Version
And let the peace of God umpire in your hearts, for which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.
American Standard Version
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Amplified
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].
Anderson New Testament
And let the peace of God, to which you are called in one body, rule in your hearts, and be thankful.
Bible in Basic English
And let the peace of Christ be ruling in your hearts, as it was the purpose of God for you to be one body; and give praise to God at all times.
Common New Testament
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Daniel Mace New Testament
may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent.
Darby Translation
And let the peace of Christ preside in your hearts, to which also ye have been called in one body, and be thankful.
Godbey New Testament
And let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, in which you are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Goodspeed New Testament
Let the ruling principle in your hearts be Christ's peace, for in becoming members of one body you have been called under its sway. And you must be thankful.
John Wesley New Testament
And the peace of God shall rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankful.
Julia Smith Translation
And let the peace of God act as umpire in your hearts, to which also, ye were called in one body: and be grateful.
King James 2000
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the peace of Christ must rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Modern King James verseion
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you also are called in one body, and be thankful.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which peace ye are called in one body: and see that ye be thankful.
Moffatt New Testament
Also, let the peace of Christ be supreme within your hearts ??that is why you have been called as members of the one Body. And you must be thankful.
Montgomery New Testament
Let the peace of Christ, to which also you were called in one body, rule in your hearts, and show yourselves thankful.
NET Bible
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.
New Heart English Bible
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Noyes New Testament
and let the peace of Christ, to which ye were called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be ye thankful.
Sawyer New Testament
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for which you have been called in one body; and be thankful.
The Emphasized Bible
And let, the peace of Christ, act as umpire in your hearts, unto which ye have been called in onebody, and be thankful:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And let the peace of God set up its throne in your hearts, whereunto also ye have been called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Let the Peace that the Christ gives decide all doubts within your hearts; for you also were called to the enjoyment of peace as members of one Body. And show yourselves thankful.
Webster
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Weymouth New Testament
and let the peace which Christ gives settle all questionings in your hearts, to which peace indeed you were called as belonging to His one Body; and be thankful.
Williams New Testament
Let the peace that Christ can give keep on acting as umpire in your hearts, for you were called to this state as members of one body. And practice being thankful.
World English Bible
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Worrell New Testament
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, unto which also ye were called in one body; and become thankful.
Worsley New Testament
And let the peace of God preside in your hearts, to which ye are also called as united in one body: and be thankful for it.
Youngs Literal Translation
and let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.
Themes
The call of God » To man is » To peace
Peace » Promised to believers » Duty of seeking
Peace » Letting the peace of God rule in your heart
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Colossians 3:15
Devotionals containing Colossians 3:15
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Colossians 3:15
Images Colossians 3:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Appeal For New Behavior
14 And beyond all these things, clothe yourselves with love, which binds these things together in complete [unity]. 15 You should let the peace given by Christ rule in your hearts, since you people were called [to be at peace] in one body [i.e., the church]; and you should be thankful. 16 You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.
Cross References
John 14:27
I leave you with peace; I give you my peace. I am not giving you peace like the world gives. Do not allow your hearts to be upset or afraid.
Romans 5:1
So, since we are made right with God by [our] faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:20
Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God.
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in [your] words or actions, do everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Thank [God] for everything, for this is what God wants for you in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus.
Luke 17:16-18
And he fell on his face at Jesus' feet and thanked Him. And he was a Samaritan. [Note: Samaritans were despised by the Jews and regarded as a 'half-breeds'].
John 16:33
I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world."
Romans 1:21
Now they knew who God was, but they did not honor Him as God or thank Him [for their blessings]. Instead they engaged in their useless speculations and their foolish minds were filled with [spiritual] darkness.
Romans 14:17
For God's kingdom is not a matter of what people eat or drink, but [instead, it is a matter] of doing what is right, having peace [of heart] and having [inner] joy, which come from the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15
Yet if the unbelieving mate separates [from his spouse], let him go. The brother or sister is not obligated [to continue the marriage] under such circumstances. For God has called you [believers] to live in peace.
2 Corinthians 4:15
For everything [i.e., that we have experienced. See verses 8-12] is for your sakes so that [God's] unearned favor, being extended to so many, [in bringing them salvation through Paul's ministry] may result in much thanksgiving in praise to God.
2 Corinthians 5:19-21
That is, God was in Christ restoring the world to fellowship with Himself, not counting people's sins against them. And He entrusted to us the message of restoring people to fellowship [with Him].
2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be made rich in everything so you can be generous in every way. This will result in people thanking God [for what you have done] through us.
Ephesians 2:12-18
[Remember] that you were at that time without Christ; [you were] excluded from citizenship in the nation of Israel; [you were] foreigners regarding the Agreements of [God's] promises. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
Ephesians 4:4
There is [only] one body [i.e., church] and one Holy Spirit, just as God also gave you one hope when He called you [See Titus 3:7].
Ephesians 4:16
From Him all [members of] the body are properly joined together by every supporting ligament, as each part contributes to the growth of the body and builds itself up through [mutual] love.
Ephesians 5:1
So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.
Colossians 1:12
[May you] give thanks to the Father who has enabled you to share [i.e., eventually] in the inheritance of the saints [i.e., God's holy people] in [the kingdom of] light.
Colossians 2:7
rooted and built up in [your relationship to] Him, established by your faith [or, "in the faith"], just as you were taught, overflowing with thanksgiving.
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: "Intercessions" probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people.
Hebrews 13:15
[So], through Jesus then, we should continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the expression of our lips as we confess His name [to be our Lord].
Revelation 7:12
saying [See Note at 4:8], "May it be so; May there be praise and splendor and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength to our God forever and ever. May it be so."