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that are on earth<MG1093>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>For you have died<MG599>, and your life<MG2222> is hidden<MG2928> with Christ<MG5547> in God<MG2316>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>When<MG3752> Christ<MG5547>, who is our life<MG2222>, is revealed<MG5319>, then<MG5119> you also<MG2532> will be revealed<MG5319> with Him in glory<MG1391>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Therefore<MG3767>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>treat<MG3499> the parts<MG3196> of your earthly<MG1093> body as<MG3499> dead<MG3499> <i>to</i> sexual<MG4202> immorality<MG4202>, impurity<MG167>, passion<MG3806>, evil<MG2556> desire<MG1939>, and greed<MG4124>, which<MG3748> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>amounts<MG1510> to idolatry<MG1495>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span><i>For it is</i> because<MG1223> of these<MG3739> things<MG3739> <i>that</i> the wrath<MG3709> of God<MG2316> is coming<MG2064> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>upon the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>sons<MG5207> of disobedience<MG545>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>and in them you also<MG2532> once<MG4218> walked<MG4043>, when<MG3753> you were living<MG2198> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>in them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>But now<MG3570> you also<MG2532>, rid<MG659> yourselves of<MG659> all<MG3956> of them: anger<MG3709>, wrath<MG2372>, malice<MG2549>, slander<MG988>, <i>and</i> obscene<MG148> speech<MG148> from your mouth<MG4750>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>Do not lie<MG5574> to one<MG240> another<MG240>, since you stripped<MG554> off<MG554> the old<MG3820> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>self<MG444> with its <i>evil</i> practices<MG4234>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>and have put<MG1746a> on<MG1746a> the new<MG3501b> <i>self,</i> which is being <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>renewed<MG341> to a true<MG1922> knowledge<MG1922> according<MG2596> to the image<MG1504> of the One who created<MG2936> it— <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span><i>a renewal</i> in which<MG3699> there<MG1762> is<MG1762> no<MG3756> <i>distinction between</i> Greek<MG1672> and Jew<MG2453>, circumcised<MG4061> and uncircumcised<MG203>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>barbarian<MG915>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>Scythian<MG4658>, slave<MG1401>, <i>and</i> free<MG1658>, but Christ<MG5547> is all<MG3956>, and in all<MG3956>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>So<MG3767>, as those who have been chosen<MG1588> of God<MG2316>, holy<MG40> and beloved<MG25>, put<MG1746a> on<MG1746a> a heart<MG4698> of compassion<MG3628>, kindness<MG5544>, humility<MG5012a>, gentleness<MG4240>, <i>and</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>patience<MG3115>; <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>bearing<MG430> with one<MG240> another<MG240>, and forgiving<MG5483> each<MG1438> other<MG1438>, whoever<MG1437, 5100> has<MG2192> a complaint<MG3437> against<MG4314> anyone<MG5100>; just<MG2531a> as<MG2531a> the Lord<MG2962> forgave<MG5483> you, so<MG3779> <i>must</i> you <i>do</i> also<MG2532>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>In addition<MG1909> to all<MG3956> these<MG3778> things<MG3778> <i>put on</i> love<MG26>, which<MG3739> is <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>the perfect<MG5047> bond<MG4886> of<MG4886> unity<MG4886>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Let the peace<MG1515> of Christ<MG5547>, to which<MG3739> you were <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>indeed<MG2532> called<MG2564> in one<MG1520> body<MG4983>, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>rule<MG1018> in your hearts<MG2588>; and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>be thankful<MG2170>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Let the word<MG3056> of <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>Christ<MG5547> richly<MG4146> dwell<MG1774> within<MG1722> you, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>with all<MG3956> wisdom<MG4678> teaching<MG1321> and admonishing<MG3560> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>one<MG1438> another<MG1438> with psalms<MG5568>, hymns<MG5215>, <i>and</i> spiritual<MG4152> songs<MG5603>, singing<MG103> with thankfulness<MG5485> in your hearts<MG2588> to God<MG2316>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Whatever<MG3956> you do<MG4160> in word<MG3056> or<MG2228> deed<MG2041>, <i>do</i> everything<MG3956> in the name<MG3686> of the Lord<MG2962> Jesus<MG2424>, giving<MG2168> thanks<MG2168> through<MG1223> Him to God<MG2316> the Father<MG3962>. <p class="hdg">Family Relations</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Wives<MG1135>, be<MG5293> subject<MG5293> to your husbands<MG435>, as is fitting<MG433> in the Lord<MG2962>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Husbands<MG435>, love<MG25> your wives<MG1135> and do not become<MG4087> bitter<MG4087> against<MG4314> them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Children<MG5043>, obey<MG5219> your parents<MG1118> in everything<MG3956>, for this<MG3778> is pleasing<MG2101> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>to the Lord<MG2962>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Fathers<MG3962>, do not <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>antagonize<MG2042> your children<MG5043>, so<MG2443> that<MG2443> they will not become<MG120b> discouraged<MG120b>. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[v]</a></span>Slaves<MG1401>, obey<MG5219> those<MG3588> who are your <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[w]</a></span>human<MG4561> masters<MG2962> in everything<MG3956>, not with <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[x]</a></span>eye-service<MG3787>, as people-pleasers<MG441>, but with sincerity<MG572> of heart<MG2588>, fearing<MG5399> the Lord<MG2962>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Whatever<MG3739, 1437> you do<MG4160>, do<MG2038b> your work<MG2038b> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[y]</a></span>heartily<MG5590>, as for the Lord<MG2962> and not for people<MG444>, <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>knowing<MG3609a> that <i>it is</i> from the Lord<MG2962> <i>that</i> you will receive<MG618> the reward<MG469> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[z]</a></span>of the inheritance<MG2817>. <i>It is</i> the Lord<MG2962> Christ<MG5547> <i>whom</i> you serve<MG1398>. <span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>For the one who does<MG91> wrong<MG91> will receive<MG2865> the consequences of the wrong<MG91> which<MG3739> he has done<MG91>, and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[aa]</a></span>that without<MG3756> partiality<MG4382>.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">2</span> Or <i>Be intent on</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Lit <i>put to death the parts of your body which are upon the earth</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Lit <i>is</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> Two early mss do not contain <i>upon the sons of disobedience</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">6</span> I.e., people opposed to God<br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">7</span> Or <i>among these</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Or <i>Stop lying</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">9</span> Lit <i>person</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> Lit <i>renovated</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> I.e., uncultured<br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">11</span> I.e., a member of an ancient people near the Black Sea, often considered unrefined<br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> I.e., forbearance toward others<br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>the uniting bond of perfection</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>also</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>be in control in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Or <i>show yourselves thankful</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> One early ms <i>the Lord</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Or <i>one another, singing with psalms...</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">20</span> Lit <i>in</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">21</span> Or <i>provoke</i> to anger<br><span class="footnotesbot">[v]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> I.e., slaves in first-century Roman culture<br><span class="footnotesbot">[w]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> Lit <i>masters according to flesh</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[x]</span> <span class="fnverse">22</span> I.e., working only when watched<br><span class="footnotesbot">[y]</span> <span class="fnverse">23</span> Lit <i>from the soul</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[z]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> I.e., consisting of<br><span class="footnotesbot">[aa]</span> <span class="fnverse">25</span> Lit <i>there is no partiality</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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