“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” The apostle Paul issues a foundational command that requires a radical reorientation of the Christian mind and heart.…

“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” Context Before delving into the verse itself, it’s…

“For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Context Colossians 3:3 is part of the letter written by the apostle Paul to the believers in…

“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” Context The book of Colossians was written by the apostle Paul to the…

“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.” Now, let’s break down…

“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Colossians 3:5 (KJV) says, Context Before diving into the verse…

“For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:” Context To understand the verse better, let’s examine the context of Colossians 3. The letter to…

“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.” Context To understand the verse better, let’s begin by examining the context…

“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;” Colossians 3:9 (KJV) says, Historical Context: The book of Colossians was written by…

“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:” Colossians 3:10 (KJV) says, Context Colossians is one of the…