Colossians 3
The New Life in Christ
1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. References God: Matthew 6:33, Luke 22:69, Hebrews 12:2. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:2, Psalms 16:11, Matthew 6:20, Luke 12:33, Romans 8:6, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 1:3 +5
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:1, 3:5, 1 Chronicles 22:19, Psalms 62:10, 91:14, Matthew 6:19, 16:23, Luke 12:15, 16:11, Philippians 1:23 +5
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. References Christ: Colossians 2:20, Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Galatians 2:20. References God: John 3:16, Romans 5:10, 6:2. Parallel theme: John 5:21, 5:24, 14:19 +5
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Put to Death the Old Self
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: Evil: Matthew 15:19. Parallel theme: Romans 6:13, 7:23, 8:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:24, Ephesians 4:19, 1 Peter 2:11, Revelation 21:8 +5
6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: Judgment: Romans 1:18, Ephesians 5:6. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:14
7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. Parallel theme: Colossians 2:13, Romans 7:5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Ephesians 2:2, Titus 3:3
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Judgment: Psalms 37:8, Ephesians 4:26. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:5, 3:9, Proverbs 29:22, Ephesians 4:22, 4:29, 5:4, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 2:1 +5
9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:11, Zephaniah 3:13, John 8:44, Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22, 4:25, 1 Timothy 1:10, Revelation 21:8, 21:27, 22:15 +5
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.
Put on the New Self
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. References Christ: 2 Corinthians 2:10, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:32. Parallel theme: Matthew 6:12, Mark 11:25, Luke 11:4, 23:34, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Ephesians 4:2, James 2:13 +5
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Love: Colossians 2:2, John 13:34, Romans 13:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Peter 4:8, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 4:21. Parallel theme: Ephesians 4:3 +5
15 And let the peace of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. 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. Grace: James 3:17. Word: Job 23:12, Psalms 119:11, Jeremiah 15:16, John 15:7, Romans 10:17. Spirit: Ephesians 1:17, 5:19. Parallel theme: 1 John 2:24, 2 John 1:2 +5
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. References Jesus: Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Peter 2:5, 4:11. References God: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 13:15. References Lord: Colossians 3:23. Word: 1 John 3:18. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:6, 1 Peter 2:9 +5
Christian Household Rules
18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:16, Esther 1:20, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 14:34, 1 Timothy 2:12
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Love: Genesis 24:67, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Ephesians 5:25, 5:33. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 4:31, 1 Peter 3:7 +2
20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. References Lord: Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3. Sin: Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 13:21. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 27:16, Proverbs 6:20, 20:20, 30:11, 30:17, Matthew 19:19 +5
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 GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: References God: Ecclesiastes 5:7, Galatians 1:10. Sin: Colossians 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 2:4. Parallel theme: Luke 6:46
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., and not unto men; References Lord: Colossians 3:17, Romans 14:6, 14:8, 1 Peter 2:13. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 31:21, Psalms 119:10, 119:34, Ecclesiastes 9:10, 1 Peter 1:22, 2:15 +5
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. References Christ: 1 Corinthians 7:22, Galatians 1:10, Ephesians 6:6. References Lord: Ephesians 6:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 5:46, Luke 14:14, Acts 20:32, Hebrews 10:35, 11:6 +5
25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 1:17, 10:17, 2 Chronicles 19:7, Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Ephesians 6:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Hebrews 2:2, 1 Peter 1:17 +5