Col.3.1

So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides.

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Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

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If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.

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Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God's right hand in the place of honor and power.

Col.3.2

Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ--that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.

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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

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Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

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Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.

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Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life--even though invisible to spectators--is with Christ in God. He is your life.

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For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

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For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

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For you died when Christ died, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

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When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you'll show up, too--the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ.

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When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

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When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

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And when Christ, who is your real life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.

Col.3.5

And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it, and grabbing whatever attracts your fancy. That's a life shaped by things and feelings instead of by God.

Col.3.5

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

Col.3.5

Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

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So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don't be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry.

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It's because of this kind of thing that God is about to explode in anger.

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Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.

Col.3.6

Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,

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God's terrible anger will come upon those who do such things.

Col.3.7

It wasn't long ago that you were doing all that stuff and not knowing any better.

Col.3.7

You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.

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in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.

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You used to do them when your life was still part of this world.

Col.3.8

But you know better now, so make sure it's all gone for good: bad temper, irritability, meanness, profanity, dirty talk.

Col.3.8

But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Col.3.8

But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.

Col.3.8

But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.

Col.3.9

Don't lie to one another. You're done with that old life. It's like a filthy set of ill-fitting clothes you've stripped off and put in the fire.

Col.3.9

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices

Col.3.9

Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds,

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Don't lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old evil nature and all its wicked deeds.

Col.3.10

Now you're dressed in a new wardrobe. Every item of your new way of life is custom-made by the Creator, with his label on it. All the old fashions are now obsolete.

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and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

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and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,

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In its place you have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Christ, who created this new nature within you.

Col.3.11

Words like Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and irreligious, insider and outsider, uncivilized and uncouth, slave and free, mean nothing. From now on everyone is defined by Christ, everyone is included in Christ.

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Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

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where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.

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In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

Col.3.12

So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline.

Col.3.12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Col.3.12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

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Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Col.3.13

Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.

Col.3.13

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

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You must make allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Col.3.14

And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

Col.3.14

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

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But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

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And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony.

Col.3.15

Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness.

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

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And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Col.3.16

Let the Word of Christ--the Message--have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God!

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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.

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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.

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Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

Col.3.17

Let every detail in your lives--words, actions, whatever--be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way. [JC]

Col.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.

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And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.

Col.3.18

Wives, understand and support your husbands by submitting to them in ways that honor the Master.

Col.3.18

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Col.3.18

Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Col.3.18

You wives must submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord.

Col.3.19

Husbands, go all out in love for your wives. Don't take advantage of them.

Col.3.19

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Col.3.19

Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.

Col.3.19

And you husbands must love your wives and never treat them harshly.

Col.3.20

Children, do what your parents tell you. This delights the Master no end.

Col.3.20

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

Col.3.20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

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You children must always obey your parents, for this is what pleases the Lord.

Col.3.21

Parents, don't come down too hard on your children or you'll crush their spirits.

Col.3.21

Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

Col.3.21

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

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Fathers, don't aggravate your children. If you do, they will become discouraged and quit trying.

Col.3.22

Servants, do what you're told by your earthly masters. And don't just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best.

Col.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.

Col.3.22

Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.

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You slaves must obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Obey them willingly because of your reverent fear of the Lord.

Col.3.23

Work from the heart for your real Master, for God,

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,

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And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

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Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

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confident that you'll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you're serving is Christ.

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since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

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Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and the Master you are serving is Christ.

Col.3.25

The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being Christian doesn't cover up bad work.

Col.3.25

Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

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But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.

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But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites who can get away with evil.

Col.4.1

And masters, treat your servants considerately. Be fair with them. Don't forget for a minute that you, too, serve a Master--God in heaven.

Col.4.1

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

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You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master--in heaven.