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Colossians 3

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Colossians 3 . 1

1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.IPPsalm 110:1TOSKColossians 3:1TTConquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ) · Crossing the Jordan (Entering God's Rest) · New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City) · Nazirite Vow (Separation unto God)

Colossians 3 . 2

2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.TOSKColossians 3:2TTCities of Refuge (Safety in Christ) · Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)

Colossians 3 . 3

3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.TOSKColossians 3:3TTCities of Refuge (Safety in Christ) · Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)

Colossians 3 . 4

4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.TOSKColossians 3:4

Colossians 3 . 5

5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.TOSKColossians 3:5

Colossians 3 . 6

6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.IPIsaiah 13:3TOSKColossians 3:6TTNew Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City) · Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)

Colossians 3 . 7

7 When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.TOSKColossians 3:7

Colossians 3 . 8

8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.TOSKColossians 3:8

Colossians 3 . 9

9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,IPGenesis 1:26-27 · Genesis 3:21TOSKColossians 3:9TTAdam (The First and Last Adam) · Coats of Skins (Covering of Shame) · Image of God (Priestly Vocation) · New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City) · New Moons (Renewal and Rest) · Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)

Colossians 3 . 10

10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.IPGenesis 1:26-27TOSKColossians 3:10TTAdam (The First and Last Adam) · Coats of Skins (Covering of Shame) · Image of God (Priestly Vocation) · New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City) · New Moons (Renewal and Rest) · Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ)

Colossians 3 . 11

11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.TOSKColossians 3:11TTRahab and Jericho (Faith Saves Gentiles)

Colossians 3 . 12

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.TOSKColossians 3:12

Colossians 3 . 13

13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.TOSKColossians 3:13TTLamech's Song (Vengeance vs Forgiveness) · Trespass-Offering (Restitution and Restoration) · Year of Jubilee (Ultimate Redemption)

Colossians 3 . 14

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.CColossians 02:20-03:14TOSKColossians 3:14

Colossians 3 . 15

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.CColossians 03:15-17TOSKColossians 3:15

Colossians 3 . 16

16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you 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.TOSKColossians 3:16TTPriestly Teaching (Torah Instruction)

Colossians 3 . 17

17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.TOSKColossians 3:17TTName of God (Revelation of Divine Character)

Colossians 3 . 18

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.CColossians 03:18-21TOSKColossians 3:18TTMarriage (Christ and His Bride)

Colossians 3 . 19

19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.TOSKColossians 3:19

Colossians 3 . 20

20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.TOSKColossians 3:20

Colossians 3 . 21

21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.CColossians 03:18-21TOSKColossians 3:21

Colossians 3 . 22

22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.CColossians 03:22-04:01TOSKColossians 3:22

Colossians 3 . 23

23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,TOSKColossians 3:23

Colossians 3 . 24

24 because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.TOSKColossians 3:24

Colossians 3 . 25

25 Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.TOSKColossians 3:25

In the wider web25 threads

Intertextuality Pairs

Allusions Colossians 3:1 → Psalm 110:1, Colossians 3:9-10 → Genesis 1:26-27

Echoes Colossians 3:6 → Isaiah 13:3, Colossians 3:9-10 → Genesis 3:21

Trajectories

Adam (The First and Last Adam), Cities of Refuge (Safety in Christ), Coats of Skins (Covering of Shame), Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ), Crossing the Jordan (Entering God's Rest), Image of God (Priestly Vocation), Lamech's Song (Vengeance vs Forgiveness), Marriage (Christ and His Bride), Name of God (Revelation of Divine Character), Nazirite Vow (Separation unto God), New Jerusalem (Ultimate Temple-City), New Moons (Renewal and Rest), Priestly Teaching (Torah Instruction), Rahab and Jericho (Faith Saves Gentiles), Tree of Life (Eternal Life in Christ), Trespass-Offering (Restitution and Restoration), Year of Jubilee (Ultimate Redemption)

Chiasms

Shaped Colossians 02:20–03:14, Colossians 03:15–17, Colossians 03:18–21, Colossians 03:22–04:01