Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

English Standard Version
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

New American Standard Bible
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.

King James Bible
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 Christian Standard Bible
And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful.

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.

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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And let the peace of Christ rejoice in your hearts, wherein also you are called in one body: and be ye thankful.

Darby Bible Translation
And let the peace of Christ preside in your hearts, to which also ye have been called in one body, and be thankful.

Young's Literal Translation
and let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye were called in one body, and become thankful.

Cross References

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

1 Corinthians 10:17
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

Ephesians 2:14
For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Ephesians 2:15
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of two one new man, so making peace;

Ephesians 2:16
And that he might reconcile both to God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

3:12-17 We must not only do no hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. But it is our duty to forgive one another, imitating the forgiveness through which we are saved. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; it is of his working in all who are his. Thanksgiving to God, helps to make us agreeable to all men. The gospel is the word of Christ. Many have the word, but it dwells in them poorly; it has no power over them. The soul prospers, when we are full of the Scriptures and of the grace of Christ. But when we sing psalms, we must be affected with what we sing. Whatever we are employed about, let us do every thing in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in believing dependence on him. Those who do all in Christ's name, will never want matter of thanksgiving to God, even the Father.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

15. peace of God—The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "The peace of Christ" (compare Php 4:7). "The peace of God." Therefore Christ is God. Peace was His legacy to His disciples before He left them (Joh 14:27), "My peace I give unto you." Peace is peculiarly His to give. Peace follows love (Col 3:14; Eph 4:2, 3).

rule—literally, "sit as umpire"; the same Greek verb simple, as appears compounded (Col 2:18). The false teacher, as a self-constituted umpire, defrauds you of your prize; but if the peace of Christ be your umpire ruling in your hearts, your reward is sure. "Let the peace of Christ act as umpire when anger, envy, and such passions arise; and restrain them." Let not those passions give the award, so that you should be swayed by them, but let Christ's peace be the decider of everything.

in your hearts—Many wear a peaceful countenance and speak peace with the mouth, while war is in their hearts (Ps 28:3; 55:21).

to the which—that is, with a view to which state of Christian peace (Isa 26:3); 1Co 7:15, "God hath called us to peace."

ye are called—Greek, "ye were also called." The "also" implies that besides Paul's exhortation, they have also as a motive to "peace," their having been once for all called.

in one body—(Eph 4:4). The unity of the body is a strong argument for "peace" among the members.

be ye thankful—for your "calling." Not to have "peace ruling in your hearts" would be inconsistent with the "calling in one body," and would be practical unthankfulness to God who called us (Eph 5:4, 19, 20).