Colossians 3:11 “Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian…”

Colossians 3:11

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

World English Bible

where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, or free person; but Christ is all, and in all.

American Standard Version

where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.

Geneva Bible 1599

Where is neither Grecian nor Iewe, circumcision nor vncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: But Christ is all, and in all things.

Darby Translation

wherein there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ [is] everything, and in all.

Young's Literal Translation

where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, servant, freeman — but the all and in all — Christ.

Bible in Basic English

Where there is no Greek or Jew, no one with circumcision or without circumcision, no division between nations, no servant or free man: but Christ is all and in all.

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Cross references

“there”

1 Corinthians 12:13 Romans 10:12 Ephesians 3:6 Romans 9:24–26 Romans 3:29 Matthew 12:18–21

1 Corinthians 12:13 · BSB

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Romans 10:12 · BSB

For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Ephesians 3:6 · BSB

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

Romans 9:24–26 · BSB

including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Romans 3:29 · BSB

Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

Matthew 12:18–21 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

“circumcision”

Galatians 5:6 1 Corinthians 7:19 Galatians 6:15

Galatians 5:6 · BSB

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

1 Corinthians 7:19 · BSB

Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

Galatians 6:15 · BSB

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

“Barbarian”

Romans 1:14 Acts 28:2 Acts 28:4 1 Corinthians 14:11

Romans 1:14 · BSB

I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.

Acts 28:2 · BSB

The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.

Acts 28:4 · BSB

When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

1 Corinthians 14:11 · BSB

If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.

“bond”

Ephesians 6:8 1 Corinthians 7:21 1 Corinthians 7:22

Ephesians 6:8 · BSB

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

1 Corinthians 7:21 · BSB

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 7:22 · BSB

For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

“but”

Colossians 2:10 1 Corinthians 3:21–23 Philippians 3:7–9 2 John 1:9 1 Corinthians 1:29 1 Corinthians 1:30

Colossians 2:10 · BSB

And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

1 Corinthians 3:21–23 · BSB

Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

Philippians 3:7–9 · BSB

But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.

2 John 1:9 · BSB

Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.

1 Corinthians 1:29 · BSB

so that no one may boast in His presence.

1 Corinthians 1:30 · BSB

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

“and”

Ephesians 1:23 John 17:23 Galatians 2:20 John 15:5 John 14:23 Ephesians 3:17

Ephesians 1:23 · BSB

which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

John 17:23 · BSB

I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

Galatians 2:20 · BSB

I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

John 15:5 · BSB

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

John 14:23 · BSB

Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Ephesians 3:17 · BSB

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

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

In context

10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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