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Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
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A Continuous Mental Focus
Commentators explain that "set your mind" is an active, continuous command. The Greek word means "to keep on thinking about" the things of heaven. This isn't a call to abandon earthly responsibilities, but to ensure the "governing tendency" of your thoughts and desires is oriented toward God and your heavenly home with Christ, rather than being mastered by earthly goals.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Set your affection. Margin note: "or, mind." Greek: "think of"—phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied with the things where C…
Set your mind on (φρονειτε). "Keep on thinking about." It does matter what we think and we are responsible for our thoughts.
19th Century
Baptist
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.<…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Set your affections on things above For unless the affections are set on them, they will never be sought after in a …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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 …
