3:1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 1 , Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 2 , Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 3 , For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 4 , When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 5 , Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
3:6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 6 , Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
3:7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 7 , You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.
3:8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 8 , But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
3:9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 9 , Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices
3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 10 , and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 11 , Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 12 , Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 13 , Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
3:14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 14 , And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 15 , Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 16 , Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 17 , And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 18 , Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 19 , Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 20 , Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
3:21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 21 , Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 22 , Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 23 , Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
3:24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 24 , since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
3:25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
The NIV Book of Colossians , Chapter 3 , Verse 25 , Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
