1 So then, if you are risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on earthly things.
3 For you have died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is your life, reveals himself, you also will be revealed with him in Glory.
5 Therefore, put to death what is earthly in your life, that is immorality, impurity, inordinate passions, wicked desires and greed which is a way of worshiping idols.
6 These are the things that arouse the wrath of God.
7 For a time you followed this way and lived in such disorders.
8 Well then, reject all that: anger, evil intentions, malice; and let no abusive words be heard from your lips.
9 Do not lie to one another. You have been stripped of the old self and its way of thinking
10 to put on the new, which is being renewed and is to reach perfect knowledge and the likeness of its creator.
11 There, there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, between circumcised and uncircumcised. There are no strangers, barbarians, slave and free, but Christ is all and is in all.
12 Clothe yourselves, then, as is fitting for God's chosen people, holy and beloved of him. Put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience
13 to bear with one another and forgive whenever there is any occasion to do so. As the Lord has forgiven you, forgive one another.
14 When you have put on all these, take love as your belt so that the dress be perfect.
15 May the peace of Christ overflow in your hearts; for this end you were called to be one body. And be thankful.
16 Let the word of God dwell in you in all its richness. Teach and admonish one another with words of wisdom. With thankful hearts sing to God psalms, hymns and spontaneous praise.
17 And whatever you do or say, do it in the Name of Jesus, the Lord, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as you should do in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not get angry with them.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, because that pleases the Lord.
21 Parents, do not be too demanding of your children, lest they become discouraged.
22 Servants, obey your masters in everything; not only while they are present, to gain favor with them, but sincerely, because you fear the Lord.
23 Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly, working for the Lord, and not for humans.
24 You well know that the Lord will reward you with the inheritance. You are servants, but your Lord is Christ.
25 Every evildoer will be paid back for whatever wrong has been done, for God does not make exceptions in favor of anyone.
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Chapter 3 of Colossians deals mainly on how Christians should live their lives in union with Christ, setting aside things in the world and seeking things from above. It also emphasizes the importance of coating with virtues such as goodness, humility and love, and maintaining peace among the brothers. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but become the renewal of your mind, so that they are able to experience and prove the good, pleasant and perfect will of God." This verse talks about the importance of moving away from things in the world and becoming through the renewal of the mind so that we can know and do God's will.
1 John 2:15-16: "Do not love the world or what is there. If someone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world - the greed of the flesh, the greed of the eyes and the ostentation of goods - do not come from the Father, but from the world. " This verse also talks about the importance of moving away from things in the world and loving God above all.
Ephesians 4:2: "With all humility and meekness, with patience, stand each other in love." This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity and peace among the brothers, being patient and loving with each other.
Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever they do, do with all their hearts, as for the Lord, and not to men, knowing that they will receive the reward of inheritance. It is to Christ, the Lord, that you are serving. " This verse highlights the importance of doing everything with excellence and heart -oriented heart rather than seeking the approval of men.
1 Peter 3:3-4: "Don't be their adornment what is out, like braided hair and gold jewelry or fine clothes; but be the inner man of the heart, joined with the incorruptible costume of a meek and quiet spirit, which It is of great value before God. " This verse talks about the importance of worrying more about internal character and virtues than external appearance.
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