Colossians 3:14 (WEB)
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
Catechism · 2
The Virtues
“The practice of all the virtues is animated and inspired by charity, which "binds everything together in perfect harmony";” — Catechism footnote: Col 3:14.
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
“Above all, charity "binds everything together in perfect harmony."” — Catechism footnote: Col 3:14.
Fathers and councils · 7
Catena Aurea on John
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
“And if love is the more excellent way, above knowledge, and above all other commandments, according to Colossians, Above all things have charity, (Col. 3:14) the garment by which this is denoted, is well said to be woven from above. (desuper, ἄνωθεν) Through the whole, is added, because no one is void of…” — the author cites it
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Gregory the Great
“Hence also it is said by the excellent preacher in praise of this same charity, Which is the bond of perfectness (Coloss. iii. 14).” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“We believe, we hope, and through our faith and hope we are joined together in the bond of charity.” — editor's note: Cf. Col. iii. 14.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…enemies, to do good to those who hate him, to pray for those who persecute him;—who, I say, does these things, but the man who is fully and perfectly merciful?” — editor's note: “Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The Greek text has here the future: ἐσεσθε τέλειοι, “Ye therefore shall be perfect” (Revised…
Read the whole comment“And when the apostle is about to speak of charity, he says, “I show you a more excellent way;” and in another place, “To know also the love of Christ, which far excelleth knowledge;” and still further elsewhere, “And above all these things charity which is the bond of perfectness.”” — editor's note: Col. iii. 14.
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Clement of Alexandria
“And let the peace of God reign in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be thankful,” ye who, while still in the body, like the just men of old, enjoy impassibility and tranquillity of soul.” — editor's note: Col. iii. 12, 14, 15.
Read the whole comment“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which ye are called in one body; and be thankful.”” — editor's note: Col. iii. 12–15. [Again let us note this Catholic democracy of the Christian brotherhood (see p. 416, supra), for which indeed we should be thankful as…
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Cross-references · 14
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 118.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 19:23–24 (2) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 19:23–24 (2) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 19:23–24 (2) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 19:23–24 (2) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.23.