Colossians 3 KJV
1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Colossians 3 (New Testament)
7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Col.3 (New Testament)
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
| Greek Word + Transliteration + Meaning | Verse + Snippet | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|
| νεκρόω — nekroō (“to put to death”) | Verse 5 — “…mortify therefore your members…” | Nekroō urges decisive renunciation of sin. Paul frames sanctification as active warfare. — Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| ἀνανεόω — ananeōō (“renew/make new”) | Verse 10 — “…renewed in knowledge…” | Renewal is continual and Spirit-driven. Paul stresses transformation of the mind. — Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| σπλάγχνα — splanchna (“deep affections/compassions”) | Verse 12 — “…bowels of mercies…” | The term conveys deep emotional tenderness. Paul roots Christian conduct in divine compassion. — Delitzsch, Commentary (1884) |
| ἀνεχόμενοι — anechomenoi (“bearing with/enduring”) | Verse 13 — “…forbearing one another…” | Mutual endurance strengthens unity. Paul calls for relational resilience. — Schaff, NT Commentary (1882) |
| ἐπιχορηγέω — epichorēgeō (“to supply richly”) | Verse 16 — “…let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” | The term suggests abundant provision. Paul envisions overflowing teaching ministry. — Hastings, Dictionary (1898) |
| καρδία — kardia (“heart/inner being”) | Verse 15 — “…rule in your hearts…” | Kardia emphasizes inner moral center. Christ’s peace governs internal life. — Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| εὐχαριστία — eucharistia (“thanksgiving/gratitude”) | Verse 17 — “…with thanksgiving.” | Paul integrates gratitude with all obedience. Ingrained thankfulness reflects spiritual maturity. — Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| ὑποτάσσω — hypotassō (“to submit/arrange under”) | Verse 18 — “…wives, submit yourselves…” | The term stresses voluntary orderliness. Paul frames household structure as Christ-centered. — Schaff, Church History (1890) |
| ἀνίημι — aniēmi (“to provoke/irritate”) | Verse 21 — “…provoke not your children…” | Paul warns fathers against discouraging leadership. Balanced authority nurtures growth. — Delitzsch, Commentary (1884) |
| εἰλικρινῶς — eilikrinōs (“sincerely/with purity”) | Verse 22 — “…in singleness of heart…” | The term denotes pure motive. Service is ultimately rendered to God. — Hastings, Dictionary (1898) |
Chapter 3
Verse: "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." - Colossians 3:17
Lesson: In this chapter, Paul encourages the Colossians to set their minds on things above and to put to death their earthly desires. This verse reminds us that everything we do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father.
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Conclusion: As believers, we need to set our minds on things above and put to death our earthly desires. Everything we do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, with gratitude to God. We should also strive to live in harmony with one another and to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.
Prayer Points: Heavenly Father, help us to set our minds on things above and to put to death our earthly desires. May everything we do be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, with gratitude to God. Help us to live in harmony with one another and to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. Amen.
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