Category: Colossians

1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.…

1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Setting the Scene for Colossians 3:1 In Colossians chapter 3, the scene is set in a bustling marketplace in the ancient city of Colossae. The apostle Paul is addressing a…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since…

13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, Setting the Scene for Colossians 1:13 In Colossians chapter 1, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church in Colossae. The scene is set in a small gathering of believers who have come together…

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, Setting the Scene for Colossians 3:23 In the bustling marketplace of the ancient city of Colossae, a group of believers has gathered for a Bible study session. The sun is beginning to set, casting a warm golden glow over the scene…

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, Setting the Scene for Colossians 1:9 In Colossians chapter 1, we find the apostle Paul writing a letter to the church…

2 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the…

15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Setting the Scene for Colossians 2:15 The scene in Colossians 2:15 takes place in the heavenly realms, where a spiritual battle is unfolding. The key figures in this scene are Jesus Christ and the powers and…

1 Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on…

9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, Setting the Scene for Colossians 2:9 In Colossians chapter 2, the scene is set in a small house church in the city of Colossae. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on the faces of the believers gathered there.…