Therefore , since you have been raised with - Christ , strive for the things above , where - Christ is seated at (the) right hand - of God.
Set (your) minds on things above , not on - earthly things.
For you died , and your - life is now hidden with - Christ in - God.
When - Christ , who is your life , appears , then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Put to death , therefore , the components of your vvv vvv earthly nature : sexual immorality , impurity , lust , evil desires , and - greed , which is idolatry.
Because of these , the wrath - of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
When you lived among them , you also used to walk in these ways.
But now you - must put aside - all such things as these : anger , rage , malice , slander , (and) filthy language from your - lips.
{Do} not lie to one another , since you have taken off the old self with (its) - practices ,
and have put on the new (self) , which is being renewed in knowledge in (the) image of (its) Creator.
Here there is no Greek (or) Jew , circumcised (or) uncircumcised , barbarian , Scythian , slave , (or) free , but Christ (is) - all and (is) in all.
Therefore , as (the) elect - of God , holy and beloved , clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion , kindness , humility , gentleness , (and) patience.
Bear with one another and forgive - vvv (any) complaint you may have against someone else. vvv vvv Forgive as ... the Lord forgave you.
And over all these (virtues) - (put on) love , which is (the) bond - of perfect unity.
- [[Lexicon/G3501-3600#G3588|{Let] the]] peace - of Christ rule in your - hearts , (for) to this - you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
{Let} the word - of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom , (and) as you sing Psalm -s , hymns , (and) spiritual songs with - gratitude in - your hearts to God.
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.
- Wives , submit to (your) husbands , as is fitting in (the) Lord.
- Husbands , love (your) wives and {do} not be harsh with them.
- Children , obey (your) parents in everything , for this is pleasing to (the) Lord.
- Fathers , {do} not provoke your - children , so vvv they will not become discouraged.
- Slaves , obey (your) earthly ... masters in everything , not (only) vvv to please them vvv while they are watching , but with sincerity of heart (and) fear of the Lord.
Whatever ... you do , work at it vvv with your whole being , for the Lord and not for men ,
because you know that you will receive - an inheritance from (the) Lord (as your) reward. (It is) the Lord Christ you are serving.
- Whoever does wrong will be repaid (for) vvv his wrong , and there is no favoritism.