Verse 12. Put on therefore, as the elect of God. The fact that you thus belong to one and the same church; that you have been redeemed by the same blood, and chosen by the same grace, and that you are all brethren, should lead you to manifest a spirit of kindness, gentleness, and love.

Bowels of mercies. See Barnes "Php 2:1".

Kindness, etc. See Barnes "Eph 4:32".

The language here is a little different from what it is there, but the sentiment is the same.