Colossians 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 3:16 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 3:16 — KJV
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
— Colossians 3:16 (KJV)
Colossians 3:16 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 3:16
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:16: psalms, hymns, spiritual
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:16: let, dwell, one
“And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:16: let, word, one
“And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:16: let, word, one
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:16: let, word, one
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