Discovery BoxColossians 3:8 
Context3:8 But now, put off all such things 1 as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.
Colossians 3:12
ContextExhortation to Unity and Love
3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, 2 kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
1 tn The Greek article with τὰ πάντα (ta panta) is anaphoric, referring to the previous list of vices, and has been translated here as “all such things.”
2 tn If the genitive construct σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ (splancna oiktirmou) is a hendiadys then it would be “compassion” or “tenderheartedness.” See M. J. Harris, Colossians and Philemon (EGGNT), 161.
