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Col. 3:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Let
enoikeo (Greek #1774)
to inhabit (figuratively)
KJV usage: dwell in.
Pronounce: en-oy-keh'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 3611
the word
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
u of Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
dwell
enoikeo (Greek #1774)
to inhabit (figuratively)
KJV usage: dwell in.
Pronounce: en-oy-keh'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 3611
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
richly
plousios (Greek #4146)
copiously
KJV usage: abundantly, richly.
Pronounce: ploo-see'-oce
Origin: adverb from 4145
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
wisdom
sophia (Greek #4678)
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
KJV usage: wisdom.
Pronounce: sof-ee'-ah
Origin: from 4680
; teaching
didasko (Greek #1321)
to teach (in the same broad application)
KJV usage: teach.
Pronounce: did-as'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb δάω (to learn)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
admonishing
noutheteo (Greek #3560)
to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently
KJV usage: admonish, warn.
Pronounce: noo-thet-eh'-o
Origin: from the same as 3559
one another
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
in psalms
psalmos (Greek #5568)
a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms
KJV usage: psalm. Compare 5603.
Pronounce: psal-mos'
Origin: from 5567
v and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hymns
humnos (Greek #5215)
a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms)
KJV usage: hymn.
Pronounce: hoom'-nos
Origin: apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of ὑδέω (to celebrate; probably akin to 103; compare 05667)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
spiritual
pneumatikos (Greek #4152)
non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
KJV usage: spiritual. Compare 5591.
Pronounce: pnyoo-mat-ik-os'
Origin: from 4151
songs
oide (Greek #5603)
a chant or "ode" (the general term for any words sung; while 5215 denotes especially a religious metrical composition, and 5568 still more specially, a Hebrew cantillation)
KJV usage: song.
Pronounce: o-day'
Origin: from 103
, singing
aido (Greek #103)
to sing
KJV usage: sing.
Pronounce: ad'-o
with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
grace
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
hearts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
to the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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Psa. 119:11•  (Psa. 119:11)
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Eph. 5:19• 19speaking to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord; (Eph. 5:19)

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Christ,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Heart,
Hymns,
Psalms,
Singing,
Songs,
spiritual,
Teacher; Teaching

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the word.
John 5:39‑40• 39Search the scriptures, for ye think that ye have in them life eternal; and it is they that bear witness about me.
 40And ye are not willing to come unto me that ye may have life. (John 5:39‑40)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15and that from a babe thou knowest the sacred writings that are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
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Heb. 4:12‑13• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents.
 13And not a creature is unmanifest in his sight; but all things [are] naked and laid bare to his eyes with whom [is] our account. (Heb. 4:12‑13)
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1 Peter 1:11‑12• 11searching what or what sort of time the Spirit of Christ that [was] in them did indicate when testifying beforehand the sufferings that [were] for Christ, and the glories after them.
 12To whom it was revealed that not to themselves but to you they were ministering the very things which have now been announced to you through those that brought you glad tidings by [the] Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. (1 Peter 1:11‑12)
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Rev. 19:10• 10And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he saith to me, See {i}thou do it{/i} not: I am fellow-servant of thee and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (Rev. 19:10)
dwell.
Deut. 6:6‑9•  (Deut. 6:6‑9)
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Deut. 11:18‑20•  (Deut. 11:18‑20)
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Job 23:12•  (Job 23:12)
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Psa. 119:11•  (Psa. 119:11)
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Jer. 15:16•  (Jer. 15:16)
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Luke 2:51• 51{i}And he went down with them and came{/i} to Nazareth and was in subjection to them. {i}And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.{/i} (Luke 2:51)
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John 15:7• 7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and it shall come to pass for you. (John 15:7)
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1 John 2:14,24,27• 14I wrote to you, fathers, because ye have known him [that is] from [the] beginning.
 24As for you, let what ye heard from [the] beginning abide in you: if what ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.
 27And as for you, the anointing which ye received from him abideth in you, and ye have no need that anyone should teach you; but as the same anointing teacheth you, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him. (1 John 2:14,24,27)
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2 John 2• 2for the truth's sake, which abideth in us, and it shall be with us forever. (2 John 2)
richly.
1 Tim. 6:17• 17Those rich in the present age charge not to be highminded, nor to set their hope on uncertainty of riches, but on the God that affordeth us all things richly for enjoyment; (1 Tim. 6:17)
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Titus 3:6• 6which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (Titus 3:6)
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Titus 3•  (Titus 3)
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all.
Col. 1:9• 9On this account we also, from the day that we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye might be filled with the full knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; (Col. 1:9)
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1 Kings 3:9‑12,28•  (1 Kings 3:9‑12,28)
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Prov. 2:6‑7•  (Prov. 2:6‑7)
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Prov. 14:8•  (Prov. 14:8)
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Prov. 18:1•  (Prov. 18:1)
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Isa. 10:2•  (Isa. 10:2)
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Eph. 1:17• 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you [the] spirit of wisdom and revelation in full knowledge of him, (Eph. 1:17)
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Eph. 5:17• 17On this account be not foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is]. (Eph. 5:17)
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James 1:5• 5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God that giveth to all freely and reproacheth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)
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James 3:17• 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial. (James 3:17)
teaching.
Col. 1:28• 28whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ, (Col. 1:28)
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Rom. 15:14• 14But I am persuaded, my brethren, even I myself about you, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. (Rom. 15:14)
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1 Thess. 4:18• 18So then encourage one another with these words. (1 Thess. 4:18)
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1 Thess. 5:11‑12• 11Therefore encourage one another, and edify each other, even as also ye do.
 12Now we beseech you, brethren, to know those that labour among you and are over you in [the] Lord and admonish you, (1 Thess. 5:11‑12)
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2 Thess. 3:15• 15and count [him] not as an enemy but admonish as a brother. (2 Thess. 3:15)
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Heb. 12:12‑15• 12Wherefore lift up the exhausted hands and the enfeebled knees,
 13and make straight paths for your feet that what is lame be not turned out of the way but rather be healed.
 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from which no one shall see the Lord,
 15looking carefully lest [there be] Anyone falling short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up give trouble and through it [the] many be defiled; (Heb. 12:12‑15)
in psalms.
Matt. 26:30• 30{i}And having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.{/i} (Matt. 26:30)
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1 Cor. 14:26• 26What is it then, brethren? Whenever ye come together, each of you hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification. (1 Cor. 14:26)
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Eph. 5:19• 19speaking to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord; (Eph. 5:19)
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James 5:13• 13Doth any among you suffer trouble? Let him pray. Is any happy? Let him sing praise. (James 5:13)
and spiritual.
1 Chron. 25:7•  (1 Chron. 25:7)
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Neh. 12:46•  (Neh. 12:46)
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Psa. 32:7•  (Psa. 32:7)
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Psa. 119:54•  (Psa. 119:54)
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Song of Sol. 1:1•  (Song of Sol. 1:1)
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Isa. 5:1•  (Isa. 5:1)
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Isa. 26:1•  (Isa. 26:1)
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Isa. 30:29•  (Isa. 30:29)
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Rev. 5:9• 9And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain and hast bought [us] to God by thy blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation; (Rev. 5:9)
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Rev. 14:3• 3and they sing [as] a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could learn the song but the hundred forty {i}and{/i} four thousand that were bought from the earth. (Rev. 14:3)
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Rev. 15:3• 3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and wonderful {i}are{/i} thy works, O Lord God the Almighty; just and true {i}are{/i} thy ways, thou King of the nations. (Rev. 15:3)
singing.
Col. 4:6• 6Let your speech be always in grace, seasoned with salt, to know how ye must answer each one. (Col. 4:6)
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Psa. 28:7•  (Psa. 28:7)
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Psa. 30:11‑12•  (Psa. 30:11‑12)
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Psa. 47:6‑7•  (Psa. 47:6‑7)
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Psa. 63:4‑6•  (Psa. 63:4‑6)
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Psa. 71:23•  (Psa. 71:23)
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Psa. 103:1‑2•  (Psa. 103:1‑2)
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Psa. 138:1•  (Psa. 138:1)
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1 Cor. 14:15• 15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding. (1 Cor. 14:15)
to the.
Col. 3:23• 23And whatever ye do, heartily work as to the Lord and not to men, (Col. 3:23)
• The word of Christ may dwell in them richly. This is the development, according to the perfection of God, of the new man, and the wisdom of God to form and direct him. (“Colossians 3” by J.N. Darby)
• It is not Christ Himself, as in Eph. 3, the wondrous issue even now in us by the power of the Spirit; but, at least, in His word is found (what the Colossians needed) an active and most pure spring of instruction and counsel, and mutuality of help by it. Such is the fruit of His word thus dwelling in us. (“Colossians 3” by W. Kelly)
• It matters little how well taught the saint may be, nor how he may know the moral beauty and the unfailing wisdom of the word, if positive fruit be not increased: if the spirit and power of worship abound not, there is something altogether short, or wrong. (“Colossians 3” by W. Kelly)
• {vss. 16-17} He speaks of two things here: the need for filling ourselves with the things of Christ through the various means that he states, and being engaged with things in life which can be done for the glory of Christ. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death and Resurrection of Christ: Colossians 3:1-11” by B. Anstey)
• “The word of the Christ” is truth that pertains specifically to Christ and the Church. This is indicated in the expression “the Christ” which denotes the mystical union of the Head with the members of the body (1 Cor. 12:12-13). (“The Believer's Identification With the Death and Resurrection of Christ: Colossians 3:1-11” by B. Anstey)
• “Psalms” are not, as some think, the Old Testament Psalms. These are compositions based on Christian experiences which the saints have passed through in walking with the Lord. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death and Resurrection of Christ: Colossians 3:1-11” by B. Anstey)
• “Hymns” are compositions that express worship and address God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ directly. These may take the form of prayers. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death and Resurrection of Christ: Colossians 3:1-11” by B. Anstey)
• “Spiritual songs” are compositions that contain spiritual truths in accord with the Christian revelation by which we are instructed and exhorted in the Christian pathway. (“The Believer's Identification With the Death and Resurrection of Christ: Colossians 3:1-11” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdomh teaching and admonishing one another, in psalmsi, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.

JND Translation Notes

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It is a question of spiritual understanding whether "in all wisdom" relates to "dwell" or to "teaching." It may be the former. Paul taught in all wisdom (ch. 1.28), and in them the word was so to dwell.
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"In psalms," etc., may be connected with "singing" rather than with what precedes. but in Eph. 5.19, "speaking" is connected with "psalms."

W. Kelly Translation

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Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richlya in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to Godb.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The Revisers correctly read "richly"; and omit the semicolon after "wisdom."
b
The Revisers rightly give "to God."