Colossians 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 4

¹ Therefore if you were raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is sitting at the right of God; Psa. 110:1

² Be mindful of the things above, not the things on the earth.

³ For you died, and your life has been hidden with Christ in God.

⁴ Whenever Christ our life is revealed, then also you will be revealed with Him in glory.

Chapter Summary

1 He advises to charity, humility, and other duties.

ὀργὴ anger, indignation,, vengeance, wrath G3709

ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909

γῆς country, earth(-ly), ground G1093

εἰς against, among, as G1519

οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756

Seeking Things Above

Since believers are raised with Christ, they are instructed to seek heavenly things where Christ sits at God's right hand [12].

Putting to Death the Earthly Nature

Believers must put to death earthly members like idolatry, anger, and lying, taking off the old man [12, 13].

Putting on the New Man

They are to put on compassion, humility, forgiveness, and love, which is the bond of perfection [13, 14].

Seeking Things Above

Since believers are raised with Christ, they are instructed to seek heavenly things where Christ sits at God's right hand [12].

Colossians 3:1-4

Putting to Death the Earthly Nature

Believers must put to death earthly members like idolatry, anger, and lying, taking off the old man [12, 13].

Colossians 3:5-9

Putting on the New Man

They are to put on compassion, humility, forgiveness, and love, which is the bond of perfection [13, 14].

Colossians 3:10-14

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