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Colossians 3:12

In Colossians 3 of Colossians.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

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The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) does not include “of compassion” (οἰκτιρμοῦ,) before kindness here. The KJV’s Greek text (Textus Receptus) adds “of compassions” (οἰκτιρμῶν) before kindness here.

ἘνδύσασθεendusasthePut onἐνδύω (enduō)verb, aorist middle imperative, 2nd person plural — “Put on”, a single actionG1746I put on, clothe (another).This verse uses “put on”.Put onοὖνounthereforeοὖνconjunction — “therefore”G3767therefore, then.This verse uses “therefore”.thereforeὡςhōsasὡςconjunction — “as”G5613as, like as, about, as it were, according as, how, when, while, as soon as, so that.asἐκλεκτοὶeklektoielectἐκλεκτός (eklektos)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “elect”, the subject formG1588chosen out, elect, choice, select, sometimes as subst: of those chosen out by God for the rendering of special service to Him (of the Hebrew race, particular Hebrews, the Messiah, and the Christians).This verse uses “elect”.the electτοῦtoutheὁ (ho)article, genitive, singular, masculine — “the”, the of-formG3588the, the definite article.θεοῦtheouof Godθεός (theos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of God”, the of-formG2316(a) God, (b) a god, generally.This verse uses “God”.of Godἅγιοιhagioiholyἅγιος (hagios)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “holy”, the subject formG40set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred.This verse uses “holy”.holyκαὶkaiandκαίconjunction — “and”G2532and, even, also, namely.This verse uses “and”.andἠγαπημένοιēgapēmenoibelovedἀγαπάω (agapaō)verb, perfect passive participle, nominative, plural, masculine — “beloved”, a completed action with a present resultG25I love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem.belovedσπλάγχναsplanchnabowelsσπλάγχνον (splanchnon)noun, accusative, plural, neuter — “bowels”, the object formG4698the inward parts; the heart, affections, seat of the feelings.This verse uses “bowels”.bowelsοἰκτιρμοῦoiktirmouof merciesοἰκτιρμός (oiktirmos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of mercies”, the of-formG3628pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy.of merciesχρηστότηταchrēstotētakindnessχρηστότης (chrēstotēs)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “kindness”, the object formG5544goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness.This verse uses “kindness”.kindnessταπεινοφροσύνηνtapeinophrosunēnhumbleness of mindταπεινοφροσύνη (tapeinophrosunē)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “humbleness of mind”, the object formG5012humility, lowliness of mind, modesty.humbleness of mindπραΰτηταprautētagentlenessπραΰτης (praÿtēs)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “gentleness”, the object formG4240mildness, gentleness.This verse uses “gentleness”.Strong’s files this form under G4236 (πρᾳότης).meeknessμακροθυμίανmakrothumianlongsufferingμακροθυμία (makrothumia)noun, accusative, singular, feminine — “longsuffering”, the object formG3115patience, forbearance, longsuffering.longsuffering

Textus Receptus Words Not in the SBL Text

οἰκτιρμῶνoiktirmōnof merciesοἰκτιρμός (oiktirmos)noun, genitive, singular, masculine — “of mercies”, the of-formG3628pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy.

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

Put on, therefore, as choice ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering,

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American Standard Version (1901)

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Young’s Literal Translation

Put on, therefore, as choice ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering,

World English Bible

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Darby Translation

Put on therefore, as [the] elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Douay-Rheims

Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy, and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience:

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  • Micah 6:8Micah 6:8 · King James VersionHe hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?Micah 6:8 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

  • Proverbs 19:11Proverbs 19:11 · King James VersionThe discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.Proverbs 19:11 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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