Colossians 3:12-17

"Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you have against one another. The Lord has forgiven you, do the same in your turn."

There are conflicts in the church at Colossae, or Paul wouldn't be urging forgiveness and "love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." (v. 14) Paul prays that the "peace of Christ" will rule in their hearts, and that the word of Christ will guide them in their teaching and worship." (v. 17)

As God has forgiven them, Paul writes, they should forgive one another. Otherwise, how will the world see the good news of the gospel?

Grace and peace...Bob