Lesson 492: Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12
The Blueprint — The Verse
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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The Context — The History
Colossians 3 applies Christ’s supremacy to everyday ethics — putting off old self and putting on new life. The church needed practical instruction rooted in resurrection identity.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul told believers to set hearts and minds on things above where Christ is seated. He listed sins to put to death, then urged God’s chosen, holy, beloved people to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Colossians 3:11
where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Colossians 3:11) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Colossians 3:13
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Colossians 3:13) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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Which virtue in this list is hardest for you to 'put on'?
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How does being 'dearly loved' motivate holiness?
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What old clothing do you still need to take off?
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