Colossians 3:1 “Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the thin…”

Colossians 3:1

Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

World English Bible

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

American Standard Version

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

If yee then bee risen with Christ, seeke those thinges which are aboue, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.

Darby Translation

If therefore ye have been raised with the Christ, seek the things [which are] above, where the Christ is, sitting at [the] right hand of God:

Young's Literal Translation

If, then, ye were raised with the Christ, the things above seek ye, where the Christ is, on the right hand of God seated,

Bible in Basic English

If then you have a new life with Christ, give your attention to the things of heaven, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

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Cross references

“risen”

Romans 6:9–11 Colossians 2:20 Colossians 2:12 Colossians 2:13 Romans 6:4 Romans 6:5

Romans 6:9–11 · BSB

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

Colossians 2:20 · BSB

If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:

Colossians 2:12 · BSB

And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Colossians 2:13 · BSB

When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses,

Romans 6:4 · BSB

We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:5 · BSB

For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.

“seek”

Romans 8:6 Matthew 6:33 2 Corinthians 4:18 Colossians 3:2 Matthew 6:20 Psalm 16:11

Romans 8:6 · BSB

The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Matthew 6:33 · BSB

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

2 Corinthians 4:18 · BSB

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Colossians 3:2 · BSB

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Matthew 6:20 · BSB

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

“where”

Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 1:3 Luke 22:69 Hebrews 8:1 Mark 14:62 Romans 8:34

Hebrews 12:2 · BSB

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 1:3 · BSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on h…

Luke 22:69 · BSB

But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Hebrews 8:1 · BSB

The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Mark 14:62 · BSB

“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

Romans 8:34 · BSB

Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

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