Colossians chapter three commentary by ron beckham. Colossians 3 nkjv not carnality but christ if then you. H ere is a bible study with a summary and discussion questions over colossians chapter three colossians 3. Colossians 3 niv bible since, then, you have been raised. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Colossians 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Colossians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian. So that my father in heaven will say, well done my good and faithful servant. Now viewing scripture range from the book of colossians chapter 3. There the apostle reminds the colossians that ascetic regulations are of no real value in restraining indulgence of the flesh. Colossians 3 niv living as those made alive in christ bible. Colossians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world, colossians 3. Weve been talking clothes from the book of colossians lately. Book of colossians colossians chapter 1 colossians chapter 2 colossians chapter 3 colossians chapter 4. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ 1. The opening verses of chapter 3 sustain the closest connection with the closing verses of chapter 2.
Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 3 4. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Colossians, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. The members had learned of gods truth from epaphras, who was a faithful minister of christ 1. Colossians 3 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 3. He exhorts to the mortification of sin, in the various instances of it, colossians 3. Colossians 3, new international version niv the bible app. Bible summary colossians 1 colossians bible book summary. Colossians 3 living as those made alive in christ 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. Included in this discussion of christian households are guidelines for bondservants colossians 3. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c 3 of the internal revenue code. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. There are three aspects in which the new testament treats the resurrection, and these three seem to have successively come into the consciousness of the church. The only remedy for sinful passions is found in the believers experience of union with christ. They were to be obedient to their masters colossians 3. To the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. We must not only put off anger and wrath as colossians 3. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. If then you have been raised with christ, seek the things that are above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god. The apostle proceeds to exhort to mutual love and compassion.
Continual opposition must be made to all corrupt workings, and no provision made for carnal indulgences. Colossians chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. Book of colossians bible study chapter 3 what not to wear. Colossians 3 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Colossians 3 english standard version esv put on the new self. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. Colossians 3 new living translation nlt living the new life. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Have a mind all of whose thoughts are fixed on the things which are above, not upon the things on earth. David guzik commentary on colossians 3, where paul encourages the church. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Colossians 3 new international version niv biblica. Mortify them, kill them, suppress them, as weeds or vermin which spread and destroy all about them. Colossians 3 kjv if ye then be risen with christ, seek bible gateway.
Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted. Colossians chapter 3 online bible study tools and resources. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax. Chapter 4, verse 1 is actually the end of this discussion. Nov 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 3 and more. Colossians 3 new king james version nkjv not carnality but christ. I spoke last time about a coming day when all true christians will be. There are three aspects in which the new testament treats the resurrection, and these three seem to have successively come. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. If ye then be risen with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ sitteth on the right hand of god. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. The book of colossians was likely written around a. The epistle to the colossians chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see what paul offers as the christian solution in dealing with the problem of sin 2 to understand what our responsibilities are as the elect of god, holy and beloved summary having warned the brethren of the colossian heresy, and the need to be. Colossians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. For you died and your life is hidden with christ in god. The peace of god the greek word peace here refers to both the call of god to salvation and consequent peace with him see note on rom. Therefore if you have been raised up with christ, keep seeking the things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Colossians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in colossae by apostle paul, with timothy as his coauthor, while he was in prison in ephesus years 5354, although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator or that it was written in rome in.
Read colossians 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of colossians describes christ as superior to all other teachers, faiths, and. It seems that paul did not start the congregation in this city. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor. Christ came in the spirit of not only a son but a servant, i to must be a good servant. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. Colossians bible study chapter 3 practical christianity. Since, then, you have been raised with christ, set your hearts on things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god. Colossians chapter 3 kjv king james version hear again o man, for as long as this heaven and earth remain, so will these wicked pervert the right ways of the lord jesus. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Colossians 3, new living translation nlt the bible app.
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