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Colossenses, 3

1. ei oun sunhgerqhte tw cristw ta anw zhteite ou o cristoV estin en dexia tou qeou kaqhmenoV

1. igitur si conresurrexistis Christo quæ sursum sunt quærite ubi Christus est in dextera Dei sedens

2. ta anw froneite mh ta epi thV ghV

2. quæ sursum sunt sapite non quæ supra terram

3. apeqanete gar kai h zwh umwn kekruptai sun tw cristw en tw qew

3. mortui enim estis et vita vestra abscondita est cum Christo in Deo

4. otan o cristoV fanerwqh h zwh hmwn tote kai umeiV sun autw fanerwqhsesqe en doxh

4. cum Christus apparuerit vita vestra tunc et vos apparebitis cum ipso in gloria

5. nekrwsate oun ta melh umwn ta epi thV ghV porneian akaqarsian paqoV epiqumian kakhn kai thn pleonexian htiV estin eidwlolatreia

5. mortificate ergo membra vestra quæ sunt super terram fornicationem inmunditiam libidinem concupiscentiam malam et avaritiam quæ est simulacrorum servitus

6. di a ercetai h orgh tou qeou epi touV uiouV thV apeiqeiaV

6. propter quæ venit ira Dei super filios incredulitatis

7. en oiV kai umeiV periepathsate pote ote ezhte en autoiV

7. in quibus et vos ambulastis aliquando cum viveretis in illis

8. nuni de apoqesqe kai umeiV ta panta orghn qumon kakian blasfhmian aiscrologian ek tou stomatoV umwn

8. nunc autem deponite et vos omnia iram indignationem malitiam blasphemiam turpem sermonem de ore vestro

9. mh yeudesqe eiV allhlouV apekdusamenoi ton palaion anqrwpon sun taiV praxesin autou

9. nolite mentiri invicem expoliantes vos veterem hominem cum actibus ejus

10. kai endusamenoi ton neon ton anakainoumenon eiV epignwsin kat eikona tou ktisantoV auton

10. et induentes novum eum qui renovatur in agnitionem secundum imaginem ejus qui creavit eum

11. opou ouk eni ellhn kai ioudaioV peritomh kai akrobustia barbaroV skuqhV douloV eleuqeroV alla ta panta kai en pasin cristoV

11. ubi non est gentilis et Judæus circumcisio et præputium barbarus et Scytha servus et liber sed omnia et in omnibus Christus

12. endusasqe oun wV eklektoi tou qeou agioi kai hgaphmenoi splagcna oiktirmwn crhstothta tapeinofrosunhn praothta makroqumian

12. induite vos ergo sicut electi Dei sancti et dilecti viscera misericordiæ benignitatem humilitatem modestiam patientiam

13. anecomenoi allhlwn kai carizomenoi eautoiV ean tiV proV tina ech momfhn kaqwV kai o cristoV ecarisato umin outwV kai umeiV

13. subportantes invicem et donantes vobis ipsis si quis adversus aliquem habet querellam sicut et Dominus donavit vobis ita et vos

14. epi pasin de toutoiV thn agaphn htiV estin sundesmoV thV teleiothtoV

14. super omnia autem hæc caritatem quod est vinculum perfectionis

15. kai h eirhnh tou qeou brabeuetw en taiV kardiaiV umwn eiV hn kai eklhqhte en eni swmati kai eucaristoi ginesqe

15. et pax Christi exultet in cordibus vestris in qua et vocati estis in uno corpore et grati estote

16. o logoV tou cristou enoikeitw en umin plousiwV en pash sofia didaskonteV kai nouqetounteV eautouV yalmoiV kai umnoiV kai wdaiV pneumatikaiV en cariti adonteV en th kardia umwn tw kuriw

16. verbum Christi habitet in vobis abundanter in omni sapientia docentes et commonentes vosmet ipsos psalmis hymnis canticis spiritalibus in gratia cantantes in cordibus vestris Deo

17. kai pan o ti an poihte en logw h en ergw panta en onomati kuriou ihsou eucaristounteV tw qew kai patri di autou

17. omne quodcumque facitis in verbo aut in opere omnia in nomine Domini Jesu gratias agentes Deo et Patri per ipsum

18. ai gunaikeV upotassesqe toiV idioiV andrasin wV anhken en kuriw

18. mulieres subditæ estote viris sicut oportet in Domino

19. oi andreV agapate taV gunaikaV kai mh pikrainesqe proV autaV

19. viri diligite uxores et nolite amari esse ad illas

20. ta tekna upakouete toiV goneusin kata panta touto gar estin euareston tw kuriw

20. filii obœdite parentibus per omnia hoc enim placitum est in Domino

21. oi patereV mh ereqizete ta tekna umwn ina mh aqumwsin

21. patres nolite ad indignationem provocare filios vestros ut non pusillo animo fiant

22. oi douloi upakouete kata panta toiV kata sarka kurioiV mh en ofqalmodouleiaiV wV anqrwpareskoi all en aplothti kardiaV foboumenoi ton qeon

22. servi obœdite per omnia dominis carnalibus non ad oculum servientes quasi hominibus placentes sed in simplicitate cordis timentes Dominum

23. kai pan o ti ean poihte ek yuchV ergazesqe wV tw kuriw kai ouk anqrwpoiV

23. quodcumque facitis ex animo operamini sicut Domino et non hominibus

24. eidoteV oti apo kuriou apolhyesqe thn antapodosin thV klhronomiaV tw gar kuriw cristw douleuete

24. scientes quod a Domino accipietis retributionem hereditatis Domino Christo servite

25. o de adikwn komieitai o hdikhsen kai ouk estin proswpolhyia

25. qui enim iniuriam facit recipiet id quod inique gessit et non est personarum acceptio



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Footnotes:

3:1-4 - Paul exhorts the Colossians to seek the things that are above, where Christ is, for the Christian life is Christ-centered. This call to spiritual elevation is a vital aspect of the new identity in Christ (see also Philippians 3:20 and Colossians 1:5).

3:5-11 - The apostle instructs Christians to abandon sinful practices, such as immorality, and to clothe themselves with virtues such as compassion, kindness, and humility, reflecting the new life in Christ (see also Ephesians 4:22-24 and Romans 13:12).

3:12-17 - Paul describes the virtues that should characterize the Christian life, such as peace, gratitude, and love, and emphasizes the importance of living in community with Christ at the center (see also 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and Ephesians 4:1-3).

3:18-21 - Paul addresses family relationships, emphasizing the roles of wives, husbands, children, and parents, based on the authority of Christ. Family harmony is a reflection of divine order (see also Ephesians 5:22-33 and Proverbs 22:6).

Verses related to Colossenses, 3:

Colossians chapter 3 urges a Christ-centered life. How do we live our new identity in Jesus? This practical text contrasts the old man with the new, encouraging believers to seek things above. Paul offers guidelines for family relationships and work, all grounded in the lordship of Christ. The chapter emphasizes Christian virtues such as love, forgiveness and gratitude. Colossians 3 provides a model for transformed Christian living. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that amplify the vital principles of this transformative chapter.

Romans 6:11: "In the same way, consider yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." - It reflects the theme of Colossians 3:3, which talks about being dead and having life hidden with Christ in God.

Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female; for all are one in Christ Jesus." - It relates to Colossians 3:11, which talks about unity in Christ beyond human distinctions.

Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God forgave you in Christ." - Echoes Colossians 3:13, which talks about forgiving one another as the Lord has forgiven us.

1 Peter 3:1: "In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that if any of them do not obey the word, they may be won without words by the conduct of their wives," - It relates to Colossians 3:18, which instructs women to submit to their husbands.

Ephesians 6:4: "Parents, don't irritate your children; rather, bring them up according to the instruction and counsel of the Lord." - Reflect Colossians 3:21, which warns parents not to irritate their children.

FAQ:

What does it mean to seek the things above?

We must fix our minds and hearts on Christ, living according to eternal values rather than earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)

What sins should we abandon according to Colossians 3?

We must put away anger, malice, slander, filthy talk, sexual immorality, and lying, for we have been renewed in Christ. (Colossians 3:5-9)

How should we dress spiritually?

We must clothe ourselves with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and above all, love. (Colossians 3:12-14)

What should the relationship between husband and wife be like according to Colossians 3?

The husband is to love his wife, and the wife is to respect her husband, reflecting Christ's relationship with the church. (Colossians 3:18-19)

How should we act in everything we do?

Everything should be done from the heart, as working for the Lord and not for humankind, for our reward is from God. (Colossians 3:23-24)


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