1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord*has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:12-17. Our website uses cookies to improve your online experience. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. To add a theme select a verse and hit ‘themes’ in the action bar. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. To add a theme to this verse, you must login or register for a Bible Society account. To add or retrieve notes, you must login or register for a Bible Society account. The New Life in Christ. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share by email. 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And be thankful. 4 When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 6On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient.3.6 Other ancient authorities lack on those who are disobedient (Gk the children of disobedience) 7These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life.3.7 Or living among such people 8But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive3.8 Or filthy language from your mouth. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[i] in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 22Slaves, obey your earthly masters3.22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.3.22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord 23Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,3.23 Gk not for men 24since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve3.24 Or you are slaves of, or be slaves of the Lord Christ. Used by permission. But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive, Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. And be thankful. 3 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve. [j] 23 Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,[k] 24 since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve[l] the Lord Christ. 18Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. Find out more here. Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. © Copyright and permissions Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms and conditions Safeguarding summary Pension Scheme, British and Foreign Bible Society operates in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.And we also work with a network of local Bible Societies around the world. The best value in digital Bible study. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord. And be thankful. Please bear in mind that people are entitled to their own opinion, so please only report this comment if: Are you sure you’d still like to report this comment? 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for whatever wrong has been done, and there is no partiality. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. An Testament Nowydh ha'n Salmow 2014 (ABK), The comment is derogatory towards individuals, The comment contains threatening behaviour. The New Life in Christ. New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Get the latest on how we’re bringing the Bible to life around the world in a short, weekly email. 11In that renewal3.11 Gk its creator, 11 where there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! All rights reserved. has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord. in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. 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The New Life in Christ. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord[f] has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 3 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 4 When Christ who is your[a] life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 4When Christ who is your3.4 Other authorities read our life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 12As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is … Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord. And be thankful. As you are not currently logged into a Bible Society account, we just need to check that you’re not a web robot reporting comments on our website. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. Find your closest Bible Society here, Bible Society, Stonehill Green, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DG. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. Learn More About New Revised Standard Version. Please tick the box below to let us know you’re human. 5Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 4 When Christ who is youra life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 16Let the word of Christ3.16 Other ancient authorities read of God, or of the Lord dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.3.16 Other ancient authorities read to the Lord 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. [b] 7 These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord3.13 Other ancient authorities read just as Christ has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord. So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. 18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Colossians 3 NIV - Living as Those Made Alive in Christ - Bible Gateway. life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. [h] 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Used by permission. there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! Colossians 3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The New Life in Christ. Registered charity 232759. for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 9Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices 10and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.