He is before all things,
and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17 NIV
Colossians 3 NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people,
holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion,
kindness,
humility,
gentleness
and patience. 3:12
Bear with each other
and forgive one another
if any of you has a grievance against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 13
And over all these virtues put on love,
which binds them all together in perfect unity. 14
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body
you were called to peace.
And be thankful. 15
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly
as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom through psalms, hymns,
and songs from the Spirit,
singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 16
And 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. 17
Once you were alienated from God
and were enemies in your minds
because of your evil behavior. 21
But now he has reconciled you
by Christ’s physical body through death
to present you holy in his sight,
without blemish and free from accusation. 22
Colossians 1:21-22 NIV
For I, the LORD your God,
hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you,
"Fear not, I am the One who helps you."
Isaiah 41:13 ESV
But the Lord is faithful,
and he will strengthen you
and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV
