Colossians, 3

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Paul instructs the Colossians to set their minds on things above and to put to death their earthly practices, such as immorality, impurity, and greed. He emphasizes the need to put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

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Set your Minds on Things Above

1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 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.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Commentary

Colossians 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of holiness and righteousness. Paul begins by reminding the Colossians that since they have been raised with Christ, they should seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. He encourages them to set their minds on things that are above, not on earthly things. He then goes on to list a number of behaviors that should be avoided, such as sexual immorality, impurity, and greed. He also encourages them to put on the new self, which is created in the likeness of God and is characterized by righteousness and holiness. Paul then goes on to discuss the importance of relationships within the church. He encourages them to bear with one another in love, to forgive one another, and to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. He also encourages them to be thankful and to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts. Finally, Paul reminds the Colossians that whatever they do, whether in word or deed, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus. He encourages them to give thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ. This chapter is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of holiness and righteousness. It is a reminder that our lives should be characterized by love, forgiveness, and thankfulness. It is a reminder that whatever we do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus.