Parallel Bible results for "colossians 3:1-7"

Colossians 3:1-7

1 So if you were raised along with the Messiah, then seek the things above, where the Messiah is sitting at the right hand of God. c

1 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 Focus your minds on the things above, not on things here on earth.

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with the Messiah in God.

3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

4 When the Messiah, who is our life, appears, then you too will appear with him in glory!

4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

5 Therefore, put to death the earthly parts of your nature - sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed (which is a form of idolatry);

5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

6 for it is because of these things that God's anger is coming on those who disobey him.

6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

7 True enough, you used to practice these things in the life you once lived;

7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.