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1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
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Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
3 For you have died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
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For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
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When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
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Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming.
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Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
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