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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> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. <a href="/nlt/colossians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. <a href="/esv/colossians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. <a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> When Christ your life may be revealed, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/kjv/colossians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. <a href="/nkjv/colossians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/nasb_/colossians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. <a href="/nasb/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. <a href="/nasb77/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. <a href="/lsb/colossians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When Christ, who is our life, is manifested, then you also will be manifested with Him in glory. <a href="/amp/colossians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/csb/colossians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. <a href="/hcsb/colossians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. <a href="/asv/colossians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. <a href="/cev/colossians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Christ gives meaning to your life, and when he appears, you will also appear with him in glory. <a href="/erv/colossians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. <a href="/gwt/colossians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Christ is your life. When he appears, then you, too, will appear with him in glory. <a href="/gnt/colossians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your real life is Christ and when he appears, then you too will appear with him and share his glory! <a href="/isv/colossians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you, too, will be revealed with him in glory. <a href="/msb/colossians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/net/colossians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him. <a href="/nheb/colossians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When Christ, your life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory. <a href="/wbt/colossians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then will ye also appear with him in glory. <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Christ appears--He is our true Life--then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/web/colossians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> When Christ, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> when the Christ—our life—may have appeared, then we will also appear with Him in glory. <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> When Christ your life may be revealed, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/ylt/colossians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> when the Christ -- our life -- may be manifested, then also we with him shall be manifested in glory. <a href="/slt/colossians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> When Christ shall be manifested, our life, then also ye with him shall be made manifest in glory.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When Christ shall appear, who is your life, then you also shall appear with him in glory. <a href="/cpdv/colossians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When Christ, your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. <a href="/nabre/colossians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And whenever The Messiah, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When the Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.<CM> <a href="/godbey/colossians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> when Christ, your life, may appear, then will you also appear with him in glory. <a href="/haweis/colossians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> When Christ shall appear, who is our life, then shall you also with him be manifested in glory. <a href="/mace/colossians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Christ appears--He is our true Life--then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/worrell/colossians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> When Christ, our Life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with Him be manifested in glory. <a href="/worsley/colossians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> When Christ, who is your life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. <a href="/parallel/colossians/3-4.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=526" 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> …3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4<a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</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.">who is</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōē (N-NFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life,</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: phanerōthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">appears,</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">then</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: phanerōthēsesthe (V-FIP-2P) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">will appear</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxē (N-DFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory.</a> 5Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.…<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="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a> who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-49.htm">1 Corinthians 15:49</a> And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a> And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11-12</a> This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; / if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a> And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">1 Corinthians 15:22-23</a> For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. / But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19</a> The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:10</a> on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony. <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.our.<a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25</a> Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.<a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a> But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.appear.<a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">1 Timothy 6:14</a> That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a> Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.<a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a> Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;ye.<a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Psalm 17:15</a> As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.<a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Psalm 73:24</a> Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.<a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8,9</a> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-15.htm">Appears</a> <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/colossians/3-7.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">True.</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'; 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In the context of Colossians, Paul combats false teachings by affirming the supremacy of Christ (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15-20</a>). The idea that Christ is "your life" suggests a profound union with Him, echoing <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>, where Paul states, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." This reflects the transformative power of salvation, where believers are called to live in a manner that reflects Christ's life and teachings.appears, The term "appears" refers to the second coming of Christ, a future event anticipated by early Christians. This expectation is rooted in Jesus' own promises (<a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a>) and is a recurring theme in the New Testament (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>). The Greek word used here, "phaneroō," implies a revelation or manifestation, indicating that Christ's return will be visible and undeniable. This event is a cornerstone of Christian eschatology, providing hope and motivation for holy living.then you also will appear with Him This promise assures believers of their participation in Christ's glory. The concept of appearing "with Him" underscores the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers. It reflects the idea of being co-heirs with Christ (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>) and is a fulfillment of Jesus' prayer in <a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24</a>, where He desires His followers to be with Him and see His glory. This union is both spiritual and eschatological, pointing to the ultimate redemption and glorification of believers.in glory. The term "glory" signifies the divine radiance and majesty associated with God's presence. In biblical terms, glory often denotes honor, splendor, and the manifestation of God's nature (<a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18-23</a>). For believers, appearing "in glory" means sharing in the divine nature and eternal life promised through Christ (<a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4</a>). This future glorification is a transformation into the likeness of Christ (<a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>), fulfilling the hope of resurrection and eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> Central figure in Christianity, the Messiah, and the Son of God. In this verse, He is described as "your life," emphasizing His integral role in the believer's existence and future hope. 2. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of the letter to the Colossians, representing all Christians who have accepted Christ as their Savior and are awaiting His return. 3. <a href="/topical/g/glory.htm">Glory</a> Refers to the future state of believers when they will be transformed and share in the divine glory of Christ at His second coming. 4. <a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a> An ancient city in Asia Minor, the location of the church to which Paul wrote this epistle, addressing issues of false teachings and encouraging a Christ-centered life. 5. <a href="/topical/s/second_coming_of_christ.htm">Second Coming of Christ</a> The anticipated event when Jesus will return to earth, fulfilling His promise and bringing believers into eternal glory with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_life.htm">Christ as Our Life</a> Recognize that Christ is not just a part of our lives but the very essence of our existence. Our identity and purpose are found in Him. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_second_coming.htm">Hope in the Second Coming</a> Live with the expectation and hope of Christ's return. This hope should influence our daily decisions and priorities. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_glory.htm">Transformation and Glory</a> Understand that our current struggles and sufferings are temporary and will be transformed into glory when Christ returns. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Embrace your identity as a believer, knowing that your ultimate destiny is to be with Christ in glory. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with Eternal Perspective</a> Let the promise of future glory motivate you to live a life that reflects Christ's character and values.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) When Christ . . . shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.--This describes the last stage of the spiritual life--the glorification with Christ in heaven, manifesting what now is hidden, and perfecting what exists only in germ. (Comp. <a href="/context/1_john/3-1.htm" title="Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew him not.">1John 3:1-2</a>, "Now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.") This same conclusion ends the corresponding passage in <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm" title="Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things to himself.">Philippians 3:21</a>.In all these Epistles we note how constant a reference there is to the "glory of God," and to the share in it reserved for us. So we also note the especial reference to the "appearance of Christ" in the Pastoral Epistles (see <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm" title="That you keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:">1Timothy 6:14</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm" title="But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:">2Timothy 1:10</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm" title="I charge you therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;">2Timothy 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm" title="From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.">2Timothy 4:8</a>; <a href="/titus/2-13.htm" title="Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;">Titus 2:13</a>), and the constant revelation of it in the Apocalypse. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - When Christ shall be manifested, our (or, your,) life, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory (<a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18-23</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">2 Timothy 2:10-12</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>; <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a>). Our future destiny, with our present redemption (<a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">Colossians 1:14</a>), is wrapped up in Christ. Our life is not only "with him" (ver. 3); it is "himself" (<a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21</a>; <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a>; <a href="/john/6-50.htm">John 6:50-57</a>; <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>; <a href="/1_john/5-12.htm">1 John 5:12</a>); he is its source and ground, way and rule, means and end - its all (ver. 11: comp. <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6-10</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3, 23</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Ephesians 3:17-19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Ephesians 4:13</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, etc.). From the hour of his ascension he has been hidden (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9</a>; <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Acts 3:21</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a>); and his manifestation is as much a part of the Christian creed as his death and resurrection (<a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:10</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a>; <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2, 3</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12, 20</a>). Then the Christian will have his manifestation also with him, in the "revelation of the sons of God" (<a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19</a>); who will receive their second "adoption, to wit, the redemption of their body" (<a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Romans 8:23</a>). "Seeing him as he is" in his glory, "we shall be like him" (<a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a>) in glory. At last the spiritual life of the soul will have its due organic expression, in a body perfect and heavenly as itself (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">1 Corinthians 15:35-49</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-5</a>). This is already the case with our human nature in Christ (<a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>); and the change will proceed from the Head to the members (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23</a>), who will be conformed to his "body of glory," as now they are being conformed to his spiritual image (<a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-11, 29, 30</a>; <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>; <a href="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22-26</a>; <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">1 John 4:17</a>). The textual change from "your" to "our" is doubtful (see note on Colossians 2:13). Observe that "Christ" is repeated four times in the last four verses. <a href="/commentaries/colossians/3-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. Christ, Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. who is 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. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. life, ζωὴ (zōē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. appears, φανερωθῇ (phanerōthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will appear φανερωθήσεσθε (phanerōthēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. glory. δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 3:4 When Christ our life is revealed then (Coloss. 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