unfoldingWord_en_tn/col/03/16.md

# Let the word of Christ live in you

Paul speaks of Christ's word as if it were a person capable of living inside other people. "Word of Christ" here is a metonym for the teachings of Christ. Alternate translation: "Be obedient to the instructions of Christ" or "Always trust Christ's promises" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# admonish one another

"caution and encourage one another"

# with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs

"with all sorts of songs to praise God"

# Sing with thankfulness in your hearts

Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's minds or inner being. Alternate translation: "Sing with thankfulness in your minds" or "Sing and be thankful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# Let the word of Christ live in you`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`Paul speaks of Christ's word as if it were a person capable of living inside other people. "Word of Christ" here is a metonym for the teachings of Christ. Alternate translation: "Be obedient to the instructions of Christ" or "Always trust Christ's promises" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# admonish one another`

			`"caution and encourage one another"`

			`# with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs`

			`"with all sorts of songs to praise God"`

			`# Sing with thankfulness in your hearts`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's minds or inner being. Alternate translation: "Sing with thankfulness in your minds" or "Sing and be thankful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00