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Colossians 3:8-17

8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices

10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

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

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 3:8-17

Revelation 16:9 - They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over thes... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:9

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

Romans 13:13 - Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immoral... Click to read the verse Romans 13:13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:13

2 Peter 2:7 - and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:7

1 Corinthians 3:3 - You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldl... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:3

Galatians 5:20 - idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20

Colossians 3:9 - Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices Click to read the verse Colossians 3:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:9

1 Timothy 1:13 - Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy becau... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:13

Hebrews 12:1 - God Disciplines His Sons Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1

Ephesians 4:26 - “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

Colossians 3:5 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5

James 3:14-16 - But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or den... Click to read the verse James 3:14-16 Click to read the verse James 3:14-16

Proverbs 19:19 - A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19

Ephesians 4:31-32 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31-32 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31-32

Jude 1:13 - They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest dark... Click to read the verse Jude 1:13 Click to read the verse Jude 1:13

Leviticus 24:11-16 - The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse; so they brought him to Moses. ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:11-16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:11-16

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

Jude 1:8 - In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority and slander cel... Click to read the verse Jude 1:8 Click to read the verse Jude 1:8

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

1 Timothy 1:20 - Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to bl... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:20

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

James 2:7 - Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong? Click to read the verse James 2:7 Click to read the verse James 2:7

Psalms 109:18 - He wore cursing as his garment; it entered into his body like water, into his bones like oil. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:18

Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3

James 1:19 - Listening and Doing My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, sl... Click to read the verse James 1:19 Click to read the verse James 1:19

2 Peter 2:18 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Galatians 5:15 - If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:15

Proverbs 17:14 - Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14

Proverbs 4:24 - Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24

Mark 7:22 - greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. Click to read the verse Mark 7:22 Click to read the verse Mark 7:22

Psalms 37:8 - Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:8

Ephesians 5:4 - Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rathe... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4

Galatians 5:26 - Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26

Proverbs 29:22 - An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:22

2 Corinthians 12:20 - For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find m... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:20

2 Timothy 2:23-24 - Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quar... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:23-24 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:23-24

James 3:4-6 - Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they ar... Click to read the verse James 3:4-6 Click to read the verse James 3:4-6

James 1:20-21 - for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Click to read the verse James 1:20-21 Click to read the verse James 1:20-21