Let the Word of Christ Dwell Richly in Who?

Per Col. 3:16 in the KJV, the word of Christ should dwell richly in "you."  Contrary to the thought of thousands and perhaps millions, the "thees" and "thous" are actually a help, not a hindrance, to understanding God's word and demonstrate the KJV's superiority over all other versions.  The words "thee/thou/thy/thine" all refer to something singular, while the words "you/your/yours" all refer to something plural.  For example, "Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name (singular)" (Mt. 6:9); and, Phil. 4:7, "...shall keep your hearts and minds (plural)..."

So the word of Christ is to dwell richly in the Colossians as a body, not just as individuals.  True, the word needs to dwell in us individually (cf. Job 22:22; Ps. 119:11 and note the thee's and thou's--individuals!), but that is not the context of Col. 3:16.  The context is corporate, cf. also Col. 3:15, "...in your hearts...in one body."  The Colossians should let the peace of God rule in their hearts, as a body, and hence be at peace with one another.  Likewise they should let the word of Christ dwell in them richly as a body.  How is this done?  The verse supplies the answer:  teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs...The word of Christ can only dwell richly in a church that is forward and faithful to minister it to one another.  Note the psalms (inspired scripture per Lk. 24:44-45), which treat of Christ, hence "the word of Christ" (cf. also Rom. 15:3-4, where Paul links a psalm to Christ).

One would think that such a command is superfluous, but if you've visited a number of churches in your lifetime, you know that there are many where the word of Christ does not dwell in the people "richly in all wisdom," because the congregation doesn't minister it to one another, either publicly or privately.  Many "services" are very short on scripture and long on other things, which is contrary to the spirit of this verse.  When we gather, beloved, let's be sure that we give each other much scripture and spiritual music.  It will make us wiser ("all wisdom") and richer in the Lord.