12Therefore, as God's chosen
people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may
have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which
binds them all together in perfect unity.
15Let the peace
of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were
called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let 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. 17And 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.