Thematic Bible
Colossians 3:1 (show verse)
Therefore, if you have been raised together with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Affections » Should be set upon heavenly things
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly ambition
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Resurrection » The resurrected
Resurrection » Figurative » Of regeneration
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly ambition
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly ambition
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Resurrection » The resurrected
Resurrection » Figurative » Of regeneration
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly ambition
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Colossians 3:2 (show verse)
Set your mind on the things above, not [on] the things on earth.
Affections » Should be set upon heavenly things
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Man » Possessed of » Affections
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly affections
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Repentance » What it is
Resurrection » The resurrected
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly affections
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Worldliness » Warnings against
Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Man » The new man
Man » Possessed of » Affections
Meaning of the risen life » Heavenly affections
Newness » The new man
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Should have their treasure in heaven
Repentance » What it is
Resurrection » The resurrected
meaning of Risen life » Heavenly affections
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The lord seeking that which was lost » What not to seek
Worldliness » Warnings against
Colossians 3:3 (show verse)
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Dead » To sin
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » Christ » Deeper
Spiritual life » Is hidden with Christ
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin
Dead » To sin
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » Christ » Deeper
Spiritual life » Is hidden with Christ
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Resurrection » The resurrected
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
Spirituality » Brings indifference to worldly good
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin
Colossians 3:4 (show verse)
When Christ, [who is] your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Glory of Christ » As the life
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » The lord being life
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be glorified with Christ
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Saints » Death of » Glorified
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall appear with him in glory at
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be resurrected when the lord comes
Glory of Christ » As the life
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » The lord being life
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be glorified with Christ
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Saints » Death of » Glorified
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall appear with him in glory at
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Colossians 3:5 (show verse)
Therefore put to death {what is earthly in you}: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustful passion, evil desire, and greediness, which is idolatry,
Affections » Carnal, should be mortified
Affections » Carnal affections should be mortified
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Chastity » Commanded
Christian conduct » Controlling the body
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » To be mortified by saints
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
The flesh » Mortify the
Idolatry » What is idolatry
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Impurity » General references to
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Sin » Should be » Mortified
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Affections » Carnal affections should be mortified
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Chastity » Commanded
Christian conduct » Controlling the body
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Covetousness » What covetousness is
Covetousness » Is idolatry
Covetousness » To be mortified by saints
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
The flesh » Mortify the
Idolatry » What is idolatry
Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness
Impurity » General references to
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Sin » Should be » Mortified
Spiritual » Sowing » Surgery
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Colossians 3:6 (show verse)
because of which the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of disobedience
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Covetousness » The reward for covetousness
Desires » Evil concupiscence
Evil » Evil concupiscence
Man » The new man
Newness » The new man
Sexual activities » The reward for sexual sins
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of disobedience
Uncleanness » The reward for being unclean
Colossians 3:7 (show verse)
in which also you once lived, when you used to live in them.
Colossians 3:8 (show verse)
But now you also lay aside all [these] things: anger, rage, wickedness, slander, abusive language from your mouth.
Colossians 3:9 (show verse)
Do not lie to one another, [because you] have taken off the old man together with his deeds,
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Lying » Forbidden
Man » The new man
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Lying » Forbidden
Man » The new man
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Putting off the old man which is corrupt
Colossians 3:10 (show verse)
and have put on the new [man] that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created him,
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
New creature » The believer as a
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Heart » Renewed
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Man » New » The believer as a
Man » The new man
Man » Created » In knowledge (inferred)
New » Man » The believer as a
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
New Birth » Produces » Knowledge of God
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New creature » The believer as a
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Heart » Renewed
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Knowledge » What is renewed in knowledge
Man » New » The believer as a
Man » The new man
Man » Created » In knowledge (inferred)
New » Man » The believer as a
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to God
New Birth » Produces » Knowledge of God
Newness » What is renewed
Newness » The new man
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Colossians 3:11 (show verse)
where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, [or] free, but Christ [is] all, and in all.
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Unity of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Figurative
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Greece » Gentiles called "greeks,"
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ is in
Liberty » Figurative
Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges
Church » Unity of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Figurative
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Greece » Gentiles called "greeks,"
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ is in
Liberty » Figurative
Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges
Colossians 3:12 (show verse)
Therefore, as [the] chosen of God, holy and [dearly] loved, put on affection, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience,
Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Catholicity » Inculcated
Character » Of saints » Holy
Character of saints » Holy
Election » Should lead to cultivation of graces
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
fruit of the Spirit » Kindness
Holiness » Commanded
Humility » Saints should » Put on
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Mercy » Being merciful
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Burden-bearing
Sympathy » The marks of true » Burden-bearing
Titles and names of saints » Elect of God
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
Catholicity » Inculcated
Character » Of saints » Holy
Character of saints » Holy
Election » Should lead to cultivation of graces
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
fruit of the Spirit » Kindness
Holiness » Commanded
Humility » Saints should » Put on
Kindness » Encouraged
Kindness » Being kind
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Mercy » Being merciful
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kindness, encouraged
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Burden-bearing
Sympathy » The marks of true » Burden-bearing
Titles and names of saints » Elect of God
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Colossians 3:13 (show verse)
putting up with one another and forgiving one another. If anyone should have a complaint against anyone, just as also the Lord forgave you, thus also you [do the same].
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As having power to forgive sins
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Forgiving injuries
Forbearance » Encouraged
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Forbearance
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » Christ's forgiveness of us
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forgiving injuries
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As having power to forgive sins
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Forgiving injuries
Forbearance » Encouraged
Forgiveness » The lord forgiving
Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
Forgiveness » Forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Forbearance
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » Christ's forgiveness of us
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Forgiving injuries
Meekness » Saints should » Put on
Works, good » Saints » Exhorted to put on
Colossians 3:14 (show verse)
And to all these [things] [add] love, which is [the] bond of perfection.
Colossians 3:15 (show verse)
And the peace of Christ must rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Body » The body of Christ
The call of God » To man is » To peace
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Unity of
Peace » Promised to believers » Duty of seeking
Peace » Letting the peace of God rule in your heart
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Saints exhorted to
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to
The call of God » To man is » To peace
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Unity of
Peace » Promised to believers » Duty of seeking
Peace » Letting the peace of God rule in your heart
spiritual Peace » Saints » Ruled by
Thankfulness » Being thankful
Thankfulness » Saints exhorted to
Thanksgiving » Saints » Exhorted to
Colossians 3:16 (show verse)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, [and] spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,
Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Admonition » Admonishing one another
Church » Is edified by the word
Communion of saints » In exhortation
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Gospel » Called » Word of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Word of Christ
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of Christ
The scriptures » Let them dwell richly in you
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged
teaching » Teaching others
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Precepts written in the heart
The word of God » Letting the word of God dwell within you
The word of God » Called » Word of Christ
Admonition » Admonishing one another
Church » Is edified by the word
Communion of saints » In exhortation
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
Gospel » Called » Word of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Word of Christ
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Music » Youthful » Singing » A religious duty
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Praise » Should be offered » In psalms and hymns, &c
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of Christ
The scriptures » Let them dwell richly in you
Singing » A religious duty
Song » Spiritual, singing of, encouraged
teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged
teaching » Teaching others
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Precepts written in the heart
The word of God » Letting the word of God dwell within you
The word of God » Called » Word of Christ
Colossians 3:17 (show verse)
and everything {whatever} you do in word or in deed, giving thanks [for] all [things] in the name of the Lord Jesus to God the Father through him.
Deeds » Doing all things in the name of the lord jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Through Christ
Works, good » To be performed in Christ's name
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Jesus Christ » In his name
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord jesus
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Through Christ
Works, good » To be performed in Christ's name
Colossians 3:18 (show verse)
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Colossians 3:19 (show verse)
Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.
Colossians 3:20 (show verse)
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children » What children should do
Children » Good » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Good Children » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Obedience » Who to obey
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Children » What children should do
Children » Good » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Good Children » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Obedience » Who to obey
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Colossians 3:21 (show verse)
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so that they will not become discouraged.
Anger » Children should not be provoked to
Children » Correction of
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
Fathers » Duties of » To nurture
Home » special duties of parents » To nurture
Parents » Duty » To nurture
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to provoke them
Parents » What fathers should not do
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To nurture
Children » Correction of
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
Fathers » Duties of » To nurture
Home » special duties of parents » To nurture
Parents » Duty » To nurture
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to provoke them
Parents » What fathers should not do
Social duties » Parental parental duties » To nurture
Colossians 3:22 (show verse)
Slaves, obey your {human} masters in everything, not {while being watched}, as people pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
Business life » Duties of » Faithfulness
Duty » Servants » Faithfulness
Employees » Duties of » Faithfulness
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Heart » Renewed » Sincere
The Heart » Should be » Single
Masters' » Authority of, established
Servants » What servants should do
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Eye-servants
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Men-pleasers
Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers
Servants » Should serve » In singleness of heart
Servants » Should serve » In the fear of God
Servant's duty » Faithfulness
Simplicity » Singleness of heart
Duty » Servants » Faithfulness
Employees » Duties of » Faithfulness
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Heart » Renewed » Sincere
The Heart » Should be » Single
Masters' » Authority of, established
Servants » What servants should do
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Eye-servants
Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Men-pleasers
Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers
Servants » Should serve » In singleness of heart
Servants » Should serve » In the fear of God
Servant's duty » Faithfulness
Simplicity » Singleness of heart
Colossians 3:23 (show verse)
Whatever you do, accomplish [it] from the soul, as to the Lord, and not to people,
Colossians 3:24 (show verse)
[because you] know that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. Serve the Lord Christ.
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
the Reward of saints » Is from God
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Heritage » Spiritual
Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord Christ
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
the Reward of saints » Is from God
the Reward of saints » As servants of Christ
Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded
Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
Spiritual » Hearing » Heritage
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » All ranks and stations
Colossians 3:25 (show verse)
For the one who does wrong will receive back whatever wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
Bearing fruit » Those that sow iniquity
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Iniquity » Those that sow iniquity
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
Respect of persons » God does not have
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God » Impartiality of » In judgment
divine Impartiality » In judgment
Iniquity » Those that sow iniquity
God, Justice of » Declared to be » Without respect of persons
Respect of persons » God does not have