^{12 Ref} Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

^{13 Ref} 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.

^{14 Ref} Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

^{15 Ref} And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

^{16 Ref} Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

^{17 Ref} Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.