The Apostle Paul
Colossians 3:16ASV·traditional attribution

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (l) By "psalms" he means all godly songs which were written upon various occasions, and by "hymns", all such as contain the praise of God, and by "spiritual songs", other more special...

Matthew Henry Presbyterian

You must not merely cease to do harm; you must learn to do good. Those chosen and beloved by God ought to conduct themselves as becomes the holy, tender mercy toward the miserable, courteous kindness toward friends, a humble mind toward all, and meekness even toward those who have wronged you.

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Commenting on Colossians 3:12-17

William Burkitt Anglican

Scripture must not merely visit you for an hour but take up fixed residence in your heart and soul. The whole word, in all its commands, promises, and warnings, should dwell richly in the hands and hearts of all the saints. Rome forbids the Bible to common people only because it is the deadliest weapon against Popery.

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