New International Reader's Version

Colossians 3:13-18 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

13. Put up with each other. Forgive the things you are holding against one another. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.

14. And over all of those good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.

15. Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.

16. Let Christ's word live in you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct each other wisely. Sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing with thanks in your hearts to God.

17. Do everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God the Father through Christ.

18. Wives, follow the lead of your husbands. That's what the Lord wants you to do.