Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
American Standard Version (ASV)
and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.
What this verse means
Love is called the bond of perfection — the piece that holds all the other virtues together.
A short prayer
Lord, put love over everything I wear today. Let it hold my character together.
Read in context — Colossians 3
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Related verses
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Colossians 3:12
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”Zephaniah 3:17
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:34
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Corinthians 13:13
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”1 John 3:1