For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. NLT: New Living Translation . 1 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. When you came to Christ, you were âcircumcised,â but not by a physical procedure. Colossians 3:1-25, NLT. 15. Paulâs Thanksgiving and Prayer Living the New Life 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. Colossians 3:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT) Living the New Life. NLT 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy.. 2 We are writing to Godâs holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters* 1:2 Greek faithful brothers. 4 Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Colossians 3 New Living Translation (NLT) Living the New Life. NIV 1 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. Colossians 1:1-29, NLT. Colossians 1 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from Paul. Colossians 3. Remember that you also have a Masterâin heaven. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 13 Make allowance for each otherâs faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. New Living Translation for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. NLT 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. Version. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2 NLT. Contextual Overview 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Colossians 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. 1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand.. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:13 - NLT - You must make allowance for each other's faults... Study verse in the New Living Translation It allows the Scriptures to speak with fresh vitality.â 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Preached February 9, 1851. There is something in these words that might surprise us. 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:7 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Wesley's Notes on the Bible. Greetings from Paul. Colossians 2:20 NLT You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. Colossians 2. "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. May God our Father giv... Read verse in New Living Translation Colossians 2:1-23, NLT. Colossians 3:13 New Living Translation (NLT). 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 3:1-2 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. I want them to have complete ... Read verse in New Living Translation Colossians 3:1â4 Living the New Life Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. 20 Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. 1:23 If ye continue in the faith - Otherwise, ye will lose all the blessings which ye have already begun to enjoy. Colossians 2: I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. Colossians 2. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see--such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Colossians 1 New Living Translation << Philippians 4 | Colossians 1 | Colossians 2 >> Salutation. It might surprise us to find that peace is urged on us as a duty. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand Godâs mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. Colossians 3 Colossians 3. UNITY AND PEACE. Cancel. --Colossians iii. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. Living the New Life. An Encouragement for Prayer. 1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. And be not removed from the hope of the gospel - ⦠That Colossians is a genuine letter of Paul is usually not disputed. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. âThe NLT second edition was put together by a dream team of scholars and linguists and gives us a Bible that is thoroughly reliable and eminently readable. 1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand Godâs mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. We are writing to Godâs holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 2 - I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. Colossians 3 - Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Colossians 3:1â17 Living the New Life Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as Living the New Life. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 1:22 22 Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. 2Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to Paul. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. 2 We are writing to Godâs holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters [] in Christ. in Christ.. May God our Father give you grace and peace. Colossians 2:9-14 NLT. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Read verse in New Living Translation As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault. 3 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. 2 was second-century Gnosticism. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Bible Language English. Colossians 3:2 NLT Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 2 We are writing to God's holy people in the city of ⦠2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally.. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. 4 And when Christ, who is your # 3:4 Some manuscripts read our. 3 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at Godâs right hand. May God our Father give you grace and peace. Colossians 1 - This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. Colossians 3:11 In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. 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