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Colossians 3:16-17

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

17 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.

Cross References for Colossians 3:16-17

1 Timothy 6:17 - Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in we... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:17

Colossians 4:5 - Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:5

Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:24

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

2 Timothy 3:15 - and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for sa... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15

Luke 2:51 - Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:51 Click to read the verse Luke 2:51

Job 23:12 - I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more... Click to read the verse Job 23:12 Click to read the verse Job 23:12

Joshua 1:8 - Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that y... Click to read the verse Joshua 1:8 Click to read the verse Joshua 1:8

Ephesians 1:17 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17

2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10

Proverbs 2:10 - For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:10

Ezekiel 3:3 - Then he said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it.... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:3

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19

Colossians 1:28 - We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present ever... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28

Psalms 119:54 - Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:54 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:54

Psalms 103:1 - Psalm 103 Of David. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Click to read the verse Psalms 103:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:1

Matthew 26:30 - When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:30 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:30

Deuteronomy 6:6 - These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6

Deuteronomy 11:18 - Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind th... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:18

Revelation 15:3 - and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous ar... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3

Psalms 81:2 - Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre. Click to read the verse Psalms 81:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 81:2

Revelation 14:3 - And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders.... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:3

Revelation 5:9 - And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9

Psalms 103:1-2 - Psalm 103 Of David. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Click to read the verse Psalms 103:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:1-2

1 Kings 3:9-12 - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9-12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9-12

Revelation 19:10 - At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow serv... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10

Isaiah 10:2 - to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, makin... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:2

Psalms 138:1 - Psalm 138 Of David. I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing... Click to read the verse Psalms 138:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 138:1

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Ezekiel 40:44 - Rooms for the Priests Outside the inner gate, within the inner court, were two rooms, one at th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 40:44 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 40:44

1 John 2:27 - As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to t... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:27 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:27

Proverbs 2:6-7 - For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:6-7

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding faul... Click to read the verse James 1:5 Click to read the verse James 1:5

Psalms 19:7 - The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, ma... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:7

Colossians 2:3 - in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3

Colossians 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to ... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6

Titus 3:6 - whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, Click to read the verse Titus 3:6 Click to read the verse Titus 3:6

Hebrews 4:12-13 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates ev... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12-13

Proverbs 18:1 - An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:1

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage each other with these words. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 - These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6-9

James 5:13 - The Prayer of Faith Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing... Click to read the verse James 5:13 Click to read the verse James 5:13

Proverbs 14:8 - The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:8

Psalms 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:11

Psalms 119:24 - Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:24 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:24

Psalms 119:98 - Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:98 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:98

2 John 1:2 - because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Click to read the verse 2 John 1:2 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:2

Matthew 12:35 - The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil ... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:35

Luke 6:45 - The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings... Click to read the verse Luke 6:45 Click to read the verse Luke 6:45

Ephesians 5:17 - Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:17

Isaiah 30:29 - And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as wh... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:29

John 5:39 - You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. Th... Click to read the verse John 5:39 Click to read the verse John 5:39

John 17:6 - Jesus Prays for His Disciples “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. ... Click to read the verse John 17:6 Click to read the verse John 17:6

Psalms 95:1 - Psalm 95 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Click to read the verse Psalms 95:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:1

1 Kings 3:28 - When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they s... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:28 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:28

Isaiah 26:1 - A Song of Praise In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:1

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

Psalms 32:7 - You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliver... Click to read the verse Psalms 32:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:7

Psalms 71:23 - My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I, whom you have redeemed. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:23

Psalms 28:7 - The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps ... Click to read the verse Psalms 28:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 28:7

2 Samuel 23:1 - The Last Words of David These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:1

1 Chronicles 16:9 - Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 16:9

Matthew 13:44 - The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidde... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44

Romans 16:19 - Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:19

Nehemiah 12:46 - For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 12:46 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 12:46

1 Chronicles 25:6 - All these men were under the supervision of their fathers for the music of the temple of the Lo... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:6

Ephesians 5:19 - Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:19

Matthew 13:52 - He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52

1 Chronicles 25:7 - Along with their relatives—all of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord—they numbered ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:7 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 25:7

Proverbs 18:4 - The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:4

Hebrews 5:12 - In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elemen... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12

Jeremiah 15:16 - When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:16

Psalms 47:7 - For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. Click to read the verse Psalms 47:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 47:7

Psalms 30:11-12 - You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11-12 Click to read the verse Psalms 30:11-12

Proverbs 16:23 - A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:23

2 Thessalonians 3:15 - Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Song of Songs 2:12 - Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in ou... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:12 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:12

Romans 10:17 - Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word o... Click to read the verse Romans 10:17 Click to read the verse Romans 10:17

Psalms 47:6-7 - Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. Click to read the verse Psalms 47:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 47:6-7

Psalms 33:3 - Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Click to read the verse Psalms 33:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 33:3

John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. Click to read the verse John 15:7 Click to read the verse John 15:7

Deuteronomy 11:18-20 - Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind th... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:18-20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Isaiah 5:1 - The Song of the Vineyard I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:1

Mark 14:26 - When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Click to read the verse Mark 14:26 Click to read the verse Mark 14:26

1 Corinthians 14:15 - So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15

Isaiah 35:6 - Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:6

1 John 1:10 - If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our l... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:10

1 John 2:24 - See that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remai... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:24 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:24

1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, bro... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6

1 John 2:14 - I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:14

Colossians 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5

Song of Songs 1:1 - Solomon’s Song of Songs. Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:1

1 Peter 1:11-12 - trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:11-12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:11-12

Acts 18:24 - Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, w... Click to read the verse Acts 18:24 Click to read the verse Acts 18:24

2 John 1:9 - Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoeve... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:9

2 Peter 1:8 - For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffec... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8

1 Corinthians 2:13 - This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13

Luke 11:36 - Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be completely l... Click to read the verse Luke 11:36 Click to read the verse Luke 11:36

John 5:38 - nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. Click to read the verse John 5:38 Click to read the verse John 5:38

John 5:39-40 - You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. Th... Click to read the verse John 5:39-40 Click to read the verse John 5:39-40

Acts 8:28 - and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. Click to read the verse Acts 8:28 Click to read the verse Acts 8:28

1 Corinthians 14:26 - Orderly Worship What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26

1 Thessalonians 5:11-12 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12

Romans 15:14 - Paul the Minister to the Gentiles I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are f... Click to read the verse Romans 15:14 Click to read the verse Romans 15:14

Hebrews 12:12-15 - Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12-15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12-15

Psalms 63:4-6 - I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Click to read the verse Psalms 63:4-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 63:4-6