Colossians 3:13

Easy To Read Version

Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If another person does something wrong against you, then forgive that person. Forgive other people because the Lord forgave you.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:11

If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those people that do bad things to you.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive the sins we have done,\par the same as we have forgiven the people\par that did wrong to us.\par

Mark 11:25

When you are praying, and you remember that you are angry with another person about something, then forgive that person. Forgive them so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins.”

Luke 11:4

Forgive us the sins we have done,\par because we forgive every person\par that has done wrong to us.\par And don’t let us be tempted (tested).’”\par

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people \{that are killing me\}. They don’t know what they are doing. {\cf2\super [377]} ”

Romans 15:7

Christ accepted you. So you should accept each other. This will bring glory to God.

2 Corinthians 2:10

If you forgive a person, then I also forgive that person. And what I have forgiven—if I had anything to forgive—I forgave it for you, and Christ was with me.

2 Corinthians 6:6

\{We show that we are servants of God\} by our understanding, by our patience, by our kindness, and by living pure. \{We show this\} by the Holy Spirit, {\cf2\super [21]} by true love,

Galatians 6:2

Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you truly obey the law of Christ.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient and accept each other with love.

Ephesians 5:2

Live a life of love. Love other people the same as Christ loved us. Christ gave himself for us—he was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice {\cf2\super [37]} to God.

Colossians 3:12

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. {\cf2\super [18]} He loves you. So always do these things: Show mercy to people; be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

James 2:13

Yes, you must show mercy to other people. If you do not show mercy, then God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy can stand without fear when he is judged.

1 Peter 2:21

That is what you were called to do. Christ gave you an example to follow. You should do the same as he did. \{You should be patient when you suffer,\} because Christ suffered for you.