If then ye were raised together with Christ (ε ουν συνηγερθητε τω Χριστω). Condition of the first class, assumed as true, like tha…

COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 3

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER

In the previous chapter, the apostle had shown what a true Christian should not pursue. …

If you then are risen (or rather, you rose) with Christ.—These words mark the beginnin…

If you then are risen with Christ—

Leave all these outward rituals, and formalities, and ordinances of men—

To set the heart on (lit., “seek”; GK 2426) things above is to desire and to strive for heavenly things. It is to see to it that one’s interests ar…

To those fruitless exercises which the false apostles urged, as if perfection consisted in them, he opposes those true exercises in which it is fit…

If you then be risen with Christ
The apostle having observed in the former chapter, that the believing Colossians we…

As Christians are freed from the ceremonial law, they must walk more closely with God in gospel obedience. As heaven and earth are contrary to each…

Previously, the Apostle warned the faithful about those who wished to deceive them; here he teaches them to avoid evil habits. First, he gives his …