Colossians 3:12

“Put on therefore, etc.] As the apostle had argued for the putting off of the members of the body, from their having put off the old man himself; so he now argues from their having put on the new man, to their putting on of his members; that is, to the exercise of the various graces of the Spirit, and the discharge of the several duties of religion; which though they would not be a robe of righteousness, or garments of salvation to them, yet would be very becoming conversation garments, such as would be adorning to themselves, to the doctrine of Christ, and their profession of it, without which they would be naked in their walk, and exposed to shame, hçwdq jwrb açblthl, “to be clothed with…”

“the elect of God--There is no "the" in the Greek, "God's elect" (compare Rom 8:3; Th1 1:4). The order of the words "elect, holy, beloved," answers to the order of the things. Election from eternity precedes sanctification in time; the sanctified, feeling God's love, imitate it [BENGEL]. bowels of mercies--Some of the oldest manuscripts read singular, "mercy." Bowels express the yearning compassion, which has its seat in the heart, and which we feel to act on our inward parts (Gen 43:30; Jer 31:20; Luk 1:78, Margin). humbleness of mind--True "lowliness of mind"; not the mock "humility" of the false teachers (Col 2:23; Eph 4:2, Eph 4:32).”

“Put on, therefore, as the elect of God - The fact that you thus belong to one and the same church; that you have been redeemed by the sameblood, and chosen by the same grace, and that you are all brethren, should lead you to manifest a spirit of kindness, gentleness, and love. Bowels of mercies - Notes, Philippians 2:1. Kindness ... - See the notes at Ephesians 4:32. The language here is a little different from what it is there, but the sentiment is the same. return to 'Top of Page'”

“All who are thus renewed are elected of God, holy, and therefore the more beloved of him. Holiness is the consequence of their election, and God's superior love, of their holiness. Colossians 3:13”

“3:12-17 Paul describes the nature of the new life of people who have been raised with Christ (3:1). Their virtues and activities contribute to the peace and strength of the Christian community.”

“Put: Col 3:10; Eph 4:24 as: Isa 42:1, Isa 45:4, Isa 65:9, Isa 65:22; Mat 24:22, Mat 24:24, Mat 24:31; Mar 13:20, Mar 13:22, Mar 13:27; Luk 18:7; Rom 8:29-33, Rom 9:11, Rom 11:5-7; Ti2 2:10; Tit 1:1; Pe1 1:2; Pe2 1:10; Jo2 1:13; Rev 17:14 holy: Rom 8:29; Eph 1:4; Th1 1:3-6; Th2 2:13, Th2 2:14 beloved: Jer 31:3; Eze 16:8; Rom 1:7; Eph 2:4, Eph 2:5; Ti2 1:9; Tit 3:4-6; Jo1 4:19 bowels: Isa 63:15; Jer 31:20; Luk 1:78 \*marg. Phi 1:8, Phi 2:1; Jo1 3:17 mercies: Rom 12:9, Rom 12:10; Gal 5:6, Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23; Eph 4:2, Eph 4:32; Phi 2:2-4; Th1 5:15; Jam 3:17, Jam 3:18; Pe1 3:8-11; Pe2 1:5-8; Jo1 3:14-20 Colossians 3:13”