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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/colossians/3.htm">New International Version</a> Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. <a href="/nlt/colossians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. <a href="/esv/colossians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> On account of these the wrath of God is coming. <a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because of which things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience, <a href="/kjv/colossians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: <a href="/nkjv/colossians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, <a href="/nasb_/colossians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For it is because of these things that the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, <a href="/nasb/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, <a href="/nasb77/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For it is on account of these things that the wrath of God will come, <a href="/lsb/colossians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> On account of these things, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, <a href="/amp/colossians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts], <a href="/csb/colossians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Because of these, God’s wrath is coming upon the disobedient, <a href="/hcsb/colossians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Because of these, God&#8217s wrath comes on the disobedient, <a href="/asv/colossians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience: <a href="/cev/colossians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God is angry with people who disobey him by doing these things. <a href="/erv/colossians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience; <a href="/gwt/colossians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It is because of these sins that God's anger comes on those who refuse to obey him. <a href="/gnt/colossians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Because of such things God's anger will come upon those who do not obey him. <a href="/isv/colossians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is because of these things that the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. <a href="/msb/colossians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. <a href="/net/colossians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Because of these things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. <a href="/nheb/colossians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the children of disobedience. <a href="/wbt/colossians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For which things the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is on account of these very sins that God's anger is coming, <a href="/web/colossians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For these things’ sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because of which things comes the anger of God on the sons of the disobedience, <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because of which things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience, <a href="/ylt/colossians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of which things cometh the anger of God upon the sons of the disobedience, <a href="/slt/colossians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For these comes the Wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of unbelief, <a href="/cpdv/colossians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> the wrath of God has overwhelmed the sons of unbelief. <a href="/nabre/colossians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Because of these the wrath of God is coming [upon the disobedient]. <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For because of these things, the anger of God comes upon his disobedient children.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> on account of these things the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience, <a href="/godbey/colossians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> through which the wrath of God comes. <a href="/haweis/colossians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience; <a href="/mace/colossians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations; <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is on account of these very sins that God's anger is coming, <a href="/worrell/colossians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> on account of which things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience; <a href="/worsley/colossians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for which things the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. <a href="/parallel/colossians/3-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=546" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm">Putting on the New Self</a> …5Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. 6<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">Because of</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">these,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3709.htm" title="3709: orgē (N-NFS) -- From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.">wrath</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">is coming</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huious (N-AMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/543.htm" title="543: apeitheias (N-GFS) -- Willful unbelief, obstinacy, disobedience. From apeithes; disbelief.">disobedience.</a> 7When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6</a> Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a> The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a> and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath. <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a> But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Ephesians 2:3</a> All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:8-9</a> in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, <a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9</a> Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him! <a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a> Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a> If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” <a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Revelation 22:15</a> But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. <a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9</a> Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a> But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> For which things' sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience:which.<a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a> For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;<a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6</a> Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.<a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Revelation 22:15</a> For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.children.<a href="/isaiah/57-4.htm">Isaiah 57:4</a> Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,<a href="/ezekiel/16-45.htm">Ezekiel 16:45,46</a> Thou art thy mother's daughter, that lotheth her husband and her children; and thou art the sister of thy sisters, which lothed their husbands and their children: your mother was an Hittite, and your father an Amorite… <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2,3</a> Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Account</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/colossians/2-22.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/colossians/2-13.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Account</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-14.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 3</div>1. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">He shows where we should seek Christ.</a> 5. <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">He exhorts to holiness;</a> 10. <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">to put off the old self, and put on Christ;</a> 12. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">exhorting to charity, humility, </a> 18. <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">and other duties.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/colossians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/colossians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/colossians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Because of these This phrase refers to the sinful behaviors and attitudes listed in the preceding verses, such as sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed. These actions are contrary to God's holy nature and His commandments. In the broader biblical context, sin is consistently shown to separate humanity from God, as seen in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a> with the fall of man. The consequences of sin are a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the need for repentance and redemption.the wrath of God The wrath of God is a significant biblical concept, representing His righteous anger and judgment against sin. It is not arbitrary or capricious but is a response to human rebellion and disobedience. In <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>, Paul speaks of God's wrath being revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. The wrath of God is a reminder of His holiness and justice, and it underscores the seriousness of sin. It also points to the necessity of Christ's atoning sacrifice, which satisfies God's wrath for those who believe.is coming This phrase indicates the certainty and imminence of God's judgment. The New Testament often speaks of the coming judgment as both a present reality and a future event. In <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a>, the day of the Lord is described as coming like a thief, emphasizing its unexpected nature. The certainty of God's judgment serves as a call to repentance and faith, urging believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling.on the sons of disobedience The term "sons of disobedience" refers to those who persist in sin and rebellion against God. It is a Hebraic expression denoting a characteristic or defining trait, similar to "children of wrath" in <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Ephesians 2:3</a>. This phrase highlights the contrast between those who follow Christ and those who reject Him. In the cultural context of the early church, this distinction was crucial as believers were called to live differently from the surrounding pagan society. The phrase serves as a warning and a call to holiness, urging believers to separate themselves from the practices that incur God's wrath.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Colossians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a> An ancient city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) where the recipients of this letter resided. It was a small city but significant enough to receive Paul's attention. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sons_of_disobedience.htm">Sons of Disobedience</a> A term used by Paul to describe those who live in opposition to God's commands, often characterized by sinful behaviors and rejection of divine authority. 4. <a href="/topical/w/wrath_of_god.htm">Wrath of God</a> A biblical concept referring to God's righteous anger and judgment against sin and disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_church.htm">Early Christian Church</a> The community of believers in the first century who were the initial recipients of Paul's letters and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_wrath.htm">Understanding God's Wrath</a> God's wrath is a response to sin and disobedience, reflecting His holiness and justice. It is not arbitrary but a necessary aspect of His righteous character. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_disobedience.htm">The Danger of Disobedience</a> Living in disobedience to God leads to spiritual peril. Believers are called to examine their lives and turn away from sinful behaviors that provoke God's wrath. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_holiness.htm">The Call to Holiness</a> Christians are urged to live in a manner worthy of their calling, putting off the old self and embracing a life of holiness and obedience to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_repentance.htm">The Role of Repentance</a> Repentance is crucial in avoiding the wrath of God. It involves a sincere turning away from sin and a commitment to follow Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ.htm">Hope in Christ</a> While God's wrath is real, believers have hope in Christ, who provides salvation and deliverance from judgment for those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 3</a> <a href="/q/how_can_one_maintain_perfect_peace.htm">What defines the Sons of Disobedience?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_rebellious_kids.htm">What does the Bible say about rebellious children?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_sons_of_disobedience.htm">What defines the Sons of Disobedience?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_disobedience.htm">What does the Bible say about disobedient children?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Because of which (things) the anger of God cometh [upon the sons of disobedience] (<a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2, 3</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Galatians 5:21</a>; <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>; <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5-9</a>; <a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:16</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5-10</a>; <a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-17.htm">Revelation 6:17</a>; <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2</a>). The latter phrase is cancelled by Tischendorf, Tregelles, Alford, Lightfoot, Westcott and Hort; but retained by Ellicott and, preferentially, by the Revisers. The witnesses against it, though numerically few, are varied and select, and the parallel (<a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6</a>) would suggest insertion of the words if originally absent. "The anger of God is coming" is a sentence complete in itself (setup. <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>). God's "anger" (ὀργή) is his settled punitive indignation against sin, of which his "wrath" (θυμός) is the terrible outflaming (<a href="/revelation/16-1.htm">Revelation 16:1</a>; <a href="/revelation/14-10.htm">Revelation 14:10</a>); see Trench's 'Synonyms.' "Cometh" implies a continuing fact or fixed principle (see Winer, p. 332); or rather, perhaps, signifies that this "anger" is in course of manifestation, is "on the way:" comp. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>, "the anger that is coming," not "to come," also the use of ἔρχομαι in <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3, 18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a>. The objects of this anger ("children of wrath," <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ephesians 2:2, 3</a>) are "the sons of disobedience." The expressive Hebraism by which a man is said to be s child or son of the dominant quality or influence of his life is frequent in the New Testament. <a href="/commentaries/colossians/3-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Because of δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. these, ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wrath ὀργὴ (orgē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is coming ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sons υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disobedience. ἀπειθείας (apeitheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_543.htm">Strong's 543: </a> Willful unbelief, obstinacy, disobedience. From apeithes; disbelief. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/colossians/3-6.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 3:6 For which things' sake the wrath (Coloss. 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