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Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Set your mind on (φρονειτε). "Keep on thinking about." It does matter what we think and we are responsible for our thoughts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Set your affection. Margin note: "or, mind." Greek: "think of"—phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied with the things where C…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.<…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The NIV interprets the commands of vv.1–2 as essentially the same. There may, however, be a slight difference. Setting the heart on things above (v…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Not the things that are on earth. He does not mean, as he does a little afterwards, depraved appetites, which reign in earthly people, nor…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Set your affections on things above
For unless the affections are set on them, they will never be sought after in a …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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 …

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