Colossians 3:13

Authorized King James Version

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀνεχόμενοι
G430
Forbearing
to hold oneself up against, i.e., (figuratively) put up with
#2
ἀλλήλων
G240
one another
one another
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
ἐχαρίσατο
G5483
forgave
to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
#5
ἑαυτοῖς
G1438
one another
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
#6
ἐάν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#7
τινα
G5100
any
some or any person or object
#8
πρός
G4314
against
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#9
τινα
G5100
any
some or any person or object
#10
ἔχῃ
G2192
have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#11
μομφήν·
G3437
a quarrel
blame, i.e., (by implication), a fault
#12
καθὼς
G2531
even as
just (or inasmuch) as, that
#13
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
Χριστὸς
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#16
ἐχαρίσατο
G5483
forgave
to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
#17
ὑμῖν
G5213
you
to (with or by) you
#18
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#19
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
ὑμεῖς·
G5210
do ye
you (as subjective of verb)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Colossians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Colossians.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Colossians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection