Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
PeaceGratitude GratefulAnxious
What this verse means
Christ's peace is meant to referee your heart, and gratitude is the expected response.
A short prayer
Lord, let Your peace call the shots in my heart, and keep me thankful all day.
Read in context — Colossians 3
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.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Related verses
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”John 15:13
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9