the Week of Proper 20 / Ordinary 25
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Colossians 3:2
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Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.
By obeying a false code, you attempt to bring glory to yourself. By obeying Jesus, you bring glory to him.
Keep your mind on the higher things, not on the things of earth.
have your mind on the things [that are] above, not on the things [that are] on the earth;
Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth.
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
Set your affections on the things above, not the things on the earth.
Give your minds to the things that are above, not to the things that are on the earth.
Set your affection on things aboue, not on things on the earth.
mind the things above, not the things on the earth.
Set youre mynde on the thinges which are aboue, not on ye thinges that are vpon earth.
let the things above, and not such worldly matters be the object of your thoughts.
Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Set youre affeccion on thynges yt are above and not on thinges which are on ye erth.
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
the things above mind ye, not the things upon the earth,
Think only about the things in heaven, not the things on earth.
Keep thinking about things above, not things on the earth,
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Think about what is up there, not about what is here on earth.
Focus your minds on the things above, not on things here on earth.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Set your affections on things which are aboue, and not on things which are on the earth.
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth,
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the eretz.
Keep your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.
Think of that which is on high, and not of that on earth.
Think of things on high; not of the things on earth:
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Keep your minds thinking about things in heaven. Do not think about things on the earth.
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth,
The things on high, hold in esteem, not the things upon the earth:
Mind the things that are above, not the things that are upon the earth.
Set your mind on the things above, not on the things on earth.
Set your affection on thynges aboue, not on thinges on the earth.
Think only about what is up there, not what is here on earth.
Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.
Keep your minds fixed on things there, not on things here on earth.
Sauere ye tho thingis, that ben aboue, not tho that ben on the erthe.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Set: Colossians 3:1, 1 Chronicles 22:19, 1 Chronicles 29:3, Psalms 62:10, Psalms 91:14, Psalms 119:36, Psalms 119:37, Proverbs 23:5, Ecclesiastes 7:14, Matthew 16:23, Romans 8:4-6, Philippians 1:23, 1 John 2:15-17
affection: or, mind
not: Colossians 3:5, Psalms 49:11-17, Matthew 6:19, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:8, Luke 16:9, Luke 16:11, Luke 16:19-25, Philippians 3:19, 1 John 2:15
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 9:20 - set not Psalms 31:19 - laid up Psalms 119:25 - soul Proverbs 15:24 - above Song of Solomon 3:6 - like Song of Solomon 4:8 - with me Zephaniah 2:3 - hid John 6:27 - the meat Colossians 2:12 - wherein Hebrews 9:24 - but Hebrews 10:34 - in yourselves that ye have
Cross-References
Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Set your affections on things above,.... For unless the affections are set on them, they will never be sought after in a proper manner. The word signifies to mind them, and think on them, to favour and approve of them, to be affectionately desirous of them, and concerned for them; for where the treasure is, the heart should be; and as the saints' best things are above, their minds and affections should be there likewise; their contemplation should be on those things, and their conversation should be in heaven; nor should they regard anything but what is there, or comes from thence, for they belong not to this world, but to another and better country: their citizenship is in heaven, and there, in a short time, they must have their everlasting residence; and therefore should seek after, and highly prize and value heavenly things, and set their affections on them, and
not on things on the earth; not mind earth and earthly things, temporal enjoyments, riches, and honours; and though food and raiment, and the necessaries of life, are to be sought after, and cared and provided for, yet not with anxiety and perplexity of mind, in an over thoughtful and distressing manner; nor should the heart be set on those outward things, or happiness placed in the possession of them. Moreover, worldly lusts, the members which are on the earth, earthly pleasures that are sinful, may be here meant. Worldly lusts are to be denied, the deeds of the body are to be mortified, carnal desires are not to be gratified and indulged, provision is not to be made for the flesh, to fulfil its lusts; and particularly the vain philosophy of Jews and Gentiles, the traditions of the elders, the ceremonies of the law, which lay in earthly things, in worldly observances, the difference of meats and drinks, keeping of days, months, and years, new moons, feasts, and sabbath days; the rudiments of the world, the commandments and doctrines which were of the earth, and lay in not touching, tasting, and handling certain things that are on earth, and which perish with the using, as opposed to the doctrines of the Gospel, and ordinances of Christ, which are from above, and come from heaven, and have a spiritual and heavenly use: and which is the sense chiefly intended, though it is best to understand the words in their largest compass.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Set your affection - Margin, “or mind.” Greek” think of” - φρονεῖτε phroneite. The thoughts should be occupied about the things where Christ now dwells, where our final home is to be, where our great interests are. Since we are raised from the death of sin, and are made to live anew, the great object of our contemplation should be the heavenly world.
Not on things on the earth - Wealth, honor, pleasure. Our affections should not be fixed on houses and lands; on scenes of fashion and gaiety; on low and debasing enjoyments.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Colossians 3:2. Set your affection on things above — τα αςω φρονειτε. Love heavenly things; study them; let your hearts be entirely engrossed by them. Now, that ye are converted to God, act in reference to heavenly things as ye did formerly in reference to those of earth; and vice versa. This is a very good general rule: "Be as much in earnest for heavenly and eternal things, as ye formerly were for those that are earthly and perishing."
