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Because we were raised with Christ, we should act just as Jesus did when He was resurrected. · After His resurrection, Jesus left the tomb. So should we – we don’t live there any more. · After His resurrection, Jesus spent His remaining time being with and ministering to His disciples.
Colossians 3:13. χαριζόμενοι ἑαυτοῖς: “forgiving yourselves,” but while the variation from ἀλλήλ. is probably intentional, the practical difference is very slight. The thought that Christians are members one of another may underlie the choice of expression (cf. 1 Peter 4:8).
Jesus' disciple will place selfish considerations behind the needs of others, thus exhibiting lowliness of mind and humility. Such will also cause one to put up with ill treatment and ingratitude from the very ones whose needs he has tried to meet.
(Colossians 3:22-4:1) The new man’s servant and master relationship. Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.
Colossians 3:14. ἐπὶ πᾶσι δὲ τούτοις τὴν ἀγάπην: probably “over all these,” carrying on the metaphor of clothing, not “in addition to all”.
To clothe ourselves with love (Colossians 3:14; Colossians 3:14): Above all things put on charity: epi pasi de toutois--over all things. Let this be the upper garment, the robe, the livery, the mark of our dignity and distinction.
20 maj 2024 · The Bible urges us to "put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; … even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do" (Colossians 3:12, 13). Forgiveness is God's command to us and is part of a life of love, peace, thankfulness, and praise (Col 3:14, 15, 16).
