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Colossians 3:14Put on the new self
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a bond perfectness that is practiced in planning and improvising in Colossians 3:14—consider "above" and "these". Entrust bond perfectness in how we make amends—let grace redraw instincts.

Context

In Colossians (Epistle/Letter), developing bond perfectness. Read in Colossians 3, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “above” alongside “these”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Colossians to Paul. Colossians is frequently described this way: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Put on the new self. This verse leans into apostolic community.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46