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Colossians 3

Colossians 3:1

Put On the New Self · Colossians 3:1–17
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Translations

Modern
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Traditional
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Literal
If, then, you were raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.
Latin
Igitur, si consurrexistis cum Christo: quæ sursum sunt quærite, ubi Christus est in dextera Dei sedens:

Original

Greek
English
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Notes

Colossians 3:1

strive for the things above: Christians live on earth, but their true selves have been raised with Christ. This connects them to the spiritual world where Christ rules. In contrast, the commands and teachings of false teachers focus on earthly matters (2:22).

Colossians 3:1–11

Paul calls on the Colossians to adopt a new mindset that leads to a different way of living.

Parallels

Ephesians 4:17–32

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Elemental Spirits, Elements Gospel Heaven Hymenaeus Incarnation Letter to the Colossians New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Affections: should be Set Upon Heavenly Things Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Devotion Heavenly Realms Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Pilgrims and Strangers: As Saints They: should Have Their Treasure in Heaven Resurrection of Regeneration Right Hand of God Spirituality: Brings Indifference to Worldly Good The Affections: should be Set: Upon Heavenly Things The New Birth: A Spiritual Resurrection Thoughts and the Mind