Col 3:12 | NET2full | STEP | Therefore , as the elect of God , holy and dearly loved , clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy , kindness , humility , gentleness , and patience ,

‏ Colossians 3:12

Exhortation to Unity and Love

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, ^{▼▼tn If the genitive construct σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ (splanchna oiktirmou) is a hendiadys then it would be “compassion” or “tenderheartedness.” See M. J. Harris, Colossians and Philemon (EGGNT), 161.} kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,