Bible Commentaries
Colossians 3

Introduction

Overview

Colossians 3:1, He shows where we should seek Christ; Colossians 3:5, He exhorts to mortification; Colossians 3:10, to put off the old man, and put on Christ; Colossians 3:12, exhorting to charity, humility, and other several duties.

Verse 1

risen: Colossians 2:12, Colossians 2:13, Colossians 2:20, Romans 6:4, Romans 6:5, Romans 6:9-11, Galatians 2:19, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:6

seek: Colossians 3:2, Psalms 16:11, Psalms 17:14, Psalms 17:15, Psalms 73:25, Psalms 73:26, Proverbs 15:24, Matthew 6:20, Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:33, Romans 8:6, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:20, Philippians 3:21, Hebrews 11:13-16

where: Psalms 110:1, Matthew 22:44, Matthew 26:64, Mark 12:36, Mark 14:62, Mark 16:19, Luke 20:42, Luke 22:69, Acts 2:34, Acts 7:55, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 4:10, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 1:13, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22

Reciprocal: Song of Solomon 3:6 - like Song of Solomon 4:8 - with me Matthew 6:21 - there Matthew 20:21 - the one Luke 12:34 - where Romans 6:7 - For he Romans 8:5 - of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 15:13 - General 2 Corinthians 5:15 - that they 2 Corinthians 5:17 - old Galatians 6:14 - the world Ephesians 2:1 - you Ephesians 5:14 - arise Philippians 3:10 - and the power 2 Timothy 2:18 - that Hebrews 6:19 - entereth Hebrews 13:14 - General James 1:27 - to keep 1 John 2:15 - Love not

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

are: Colossians 2:20, Romans 6:2, Galatians 2:20

your: Colossians 3:4, Colossians 1:5, John 3:16, John 4:14, John 5:21, John 5:24, John 5:40, John 6:39, John 6:40, John 10:28-30, John 14:19, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:21, Romans 8:2, Romans 8:34-39, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Peter 1:3-5

hid: Colossians 2:3, Matthew 11:25, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 3:4, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 2:17

Reciprocal: Leviticus 13:47 - The garment Deuteronomy 30:20 - thy life Deuteronomy 33:3 - all his saints Joshua 2:6 - hid them 1 Samuel 25:29 - with the Lord Job 29:4 - the secret Psalms 25:14 - secret Psalms 27:5 - hide Psalms 32:7 - my Psalms 42:8 - the God Psalms 66:9 - holdeth Psalms 83:3 - thy hidden Proverbs 8:35 - whoso Isaiah 11:6 - General Matthew 13:44 - like Luke 10:42 - which Luke 16:12 - that which is your Luke 20:38 - for all John 5:26 - so hath John 6:47 - He that John 6:57 - even John 8:35 - but John 11:25 - the life John 14:16 - abide John 17:2 - give Acts 3:15 - Prince Romans 6:8 - we believe Romans 6:11 - but Romans 8:10 - but Romans 8:39 - shall be Galatians 2:19 - dead Ephesians 3:9 - hid 2 Timothy 2:11 - For 1 Peter 1:4 - reserved 1 Peter 2:24 - being 1 Peter 4:1 - for 1 Peter 5:1 - a partaker 1 Peter 5:4 - appear 1 John 3:1 - the world 1 John 4:9 - we 1 John 5:10 - hath the 1 John 5:11 - this Revelation 1:18 - that liveth

Verse 4

our: John 11:25, John 14:6, John 20:31, Acts 3:15, Galatians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:1, 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:2, 1 John 5:12, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 22:1, Revelation 22:14

appear: 1 Timothy 6:14, 2 Timothy 4:8, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 5:4, 1 John 2:28, 1 John 3:2

ye: Psalms 17:15, Psalms 73:24, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 25:9, Matthew 13:43, John 6:39, John 6:40, John 14:3, John 17:24, 1 Corinthians 15:43, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 3:21, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, Jude 1:24

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 30:20 - thy life Deuteronomy 33:3 - all his saints 1 Samuel 25:29 - with the Lord Psalms 66:9 - holdeth Matthew 13:44 - like Luke 9:31 - appeared Luke 10:42 - which Luke 16:12 - that which is your Luke 20:38 - for all John 1:4 - him John 5:26 - so hath John 6:47 - He that John 6:57 - even John 10:28 - they John 14:16 - abide John 14:19 - because Romans 5:10 - we shall Romans 6:8 - we believe Romans 8:10 - but Romans 8:18 - the glory Romans 8:30 - he justified Romans 8:39 - shall be 1 Corinthians 1:7 - coming 1 Corinthians 15:45 - a quickening Philippians 1:21 - to live Colossians 3:3 - your 2 Timothy 2:11 - For 2 Timothy 4:1 - at Hebrews 2:10 - glory 1 Peter 1:4 - reserved 1 Peter 2:4 - a living 1 Peter 5:1 - a partaker 1 John 4:9 - we 1 John 5:11 - this

Verse 5

Mortify: Romans 6:6, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:24, Ephesians 5:3-6

members: Romans 6:13, Romans 7:5, Romans 7:23, James 4:1

fornication: Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:21, Mark 7:22, Romans 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 12:16, Hebrews 13:4, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15

inordinate: Romans 1:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:5,*Gr.

evil: Romans 7:7, Romans 7:8, 1 Corinthians 10:6-8, Ephesians 4:19, 1 Peter 2:11

covetousness: 1 Corinthians 6:10, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:5

Reciprocal: Genesis 34:7 - thing Exodus 20:17 - thy neighbour's house Exodus 37:22 - were Leviticus 11:29 - creeping things that creep Joshua 7:21 - I coveted Job 31:24 - General Psalms 10:3 - whom Psalms 119:36 - and not to Isaiah 57:17 - the iniquity Jeremiah 22:17 - covetousness Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Ezekiel 11:18 - General Ezekiel 18:28 - turneth Ezekiel 18:31 - Cast Ezekiel 43:9 - Now let Matthew 5:29 - pluck Matthew 19:22 - for Mark 8:34 - take Mark 9:43 - if Luke 9:23 - If Luke 12:15 - Take Luke 15:15 - to feed Luke 18:23 - he was very sorrowful Acts 15:20 - fornication Romans 3:10 - none Romans 6:19 - for as ye Romans 13:13 - chambering Romans 13:14 - and 1 Corinthians 5:7 - Purge 1 Corinthians 6:11 - such 1 Corinthians 9:27 - I keep Galatians 5:16 - and Ephesians 4:17 - that ye Colossians 3:2 - not Colossians 3:8 - put 2 Timothy 2:19 - depart 2 Timothy 3:2 - covetous Titus 2:12 - denying Hebrews 12:15 - trouble Hebrews 13:5 - conversation James 1:21 - lay 1 Peter 1:14 - not 2 Peter 2:10 - in the

Verse 6

which: Romans 1:18, Ephesians 5:6, Revelation 22:15

children: Isaiah 57:4, Ezekiel 16:45, Ezekiel 16:46, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 2:3, 1 Peter 1:14, 2 Peter 2:14,*Gr.

Reciprocal: Genesis 12:13 - Say Romans 4:15 - Because Romans 8:13 - ye live Galatians 5:21 - that they Hebrews 4:11 - unbelief Hebrews 13:4 - and the bed Revelation 10:9 - Take

Verse 7

Colossians 2:13, Romans 6:19, Romans 6:20, Romans 7:5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Ephesians 2:2, Titus 3:3, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Peter 4:4

Reciprocal: Romans 11:30 - as ye Ephesians 4:22 - former 1 Peter 4:2 - no

Verse 8

put: Colossians 3:5, Colossians 3:9, Ephesians 4:22, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:21, 1 Peter 2:1

anger: Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 29:22, Matthew 5:22, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:15, Galatians 5:20, Galatians 5:26, Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:32, 2 Timothy 2:23, 2 Timothy 2:24, James 1:20, James 3:14-16

blasphemy: Leviticus 24:11-16, Mark 7:22, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Timothy 1:20, James 2:7, Jude 1:8, Revelation 16:9

filthy: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, James 3:4-6, 2 Peter 2:7, 2 Peter 2:18, Jude 1:8, Jude 1:13

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:18 - not avenge Psalms 109:18 - As he Proverbs 4:24 - Put Romans 13:12 - cast Philippians 2:3 - nothing Colossians 2:11 - in putting James 1:19 - slow to wrath James 3:6 - a world 1 Peter 4:2 - no

Verse 9

Lie: Leviticus 19:11, Isaiah 63:8, Jeremiah 9:3-5, Zephaniah 3:13, Zechariah 8:16, John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Timothy 1:10, Titus 1:12, Titus 1:13, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 22:15

ye: Colossians 3:8, Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22

Reciprocal: Genesis 18:15 - denied Genesis 20:2 - said Genesis 26:7 - She is my sister Genesis 27:24 - I am Leviticus 6:2 - lie Judges 16:7 - If they bind 1 Samuel 21:2 - The king Psalms 15:2 - speaketh Psalms 34:13 - speaking Proverbs 13:5 - righteous Proverbs 24:28 - deceive Matthew 5:37 - cometh Romans 7:22 - inward Romans 13:12 - cast 1 Corinthians 15:46 - that which is natural Ephesians 4:29 - no Colossians 2:11 - in putting James 3:6 - a world 1 Peter 3:4 - the hidden

Verse 10

put: Colossians 3:12, Colossians 3:14, Job 29:14, Isaiah 52:1, Isaiah 59:17, Romans 13:12, Romans 13:14, 1 Corinthians 15:53, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Galatians 3:27, Ephesians 4:24

the new: Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:24, Revelation 21:5

renewed: Psalms 51:10, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23, Hebrews 6:6

knowledge: John 17:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 2:5

after: Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:27, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:23, Ephesians 4:24, 1 Peter 1:14, 1 Peter 1:15

Reciprocal: Genesis 5:1 - in the likeness Isaiah 19:25 - Blessed Zechariah 3:4 - and I will Matthew 22:11 - which Romans 6:4 - even Romans 6:6 - that our Romans 7:6 - serve 1 Corinthians 1:5 - and in 1 Corinthians 15:46 - that which is natural 2 Corinthians 4:16 - is Galatians 4:19 - Christ Ephesians 6:11 - Put Philippians 1:9 - in knowledge Titus 3:5 - renewing 1 Peter 3:4 - the hidden 2 Peter 1:4 - ye might 2 Peter 3:18 - knowledge

Verse 11

there: Psalms 117:2, Isaiah 19:23-25, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 52:10, Isaiah 66:18-22, Jeremiah 16:19, Hosea 2:23, Amos 9:12, Micah 4:2, Zechariah 2:11, Zechariah 8:20-23, Malachi 1:11, Matthew 12:18-21, Acts 10:34, Acts 10:35, Acts 13:46-48, Acts 15:17, Acts 26:17, Acts 26:18, Romans 3:29, Romans 4:10, Romans 4:11, Romans 9:24-26, Romans 9:30, Romans 9:31, Romans 10:12, Romans 15:9-13, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 3:6

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

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

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

but: Colossians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:29, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 3:21-23, Galatians 3:29, Galatians 6:14, Philippians 3:7-9, 1 John 5:11, 1 John 5:12, 2 John 1:9

and: John 6:56, John 6:57, John 14:23, John 15:5, John 17:23, Romans 8:10, Romans 8:11, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:23, Ephesians 3:17, 1 John 5:20

Reciprocal: Genesis 7:9 - General Genesis 12:3 - in thee Exodus 12:48 - shall be Exodus 12:49 - General Numbers 15:15 - One Numbers 19:10 - it shall be Deuteronomy 29:11 - the hewer Psalms 115:13 - He will bless Isaiah 19:25 - Blessed Ezekiel 17:23 - under Ezekiel 37:19 - Behold Ezekiel 47:22 - they shall have Joel 2:29 - General Matthew 8:6 - my Matthew 8:11 - That Matthew 12:50 - do Matthew 22:11 - which Matthew 22:42 - What Mark 7:26 - Greek John 12:20 - Greeks John 17:21 - they all John 17:26 - and I Acts 2:18 - on my servants Acts 10:11 - and a Acts 14:1 - Greeks Acts 15:9 - put Acts 19:10 - both Romans 2:9 - of the Jew Romans 3:22 - for there Romans 4:9 - Cometh 1 Corinthians 7:18 - being 1 Corinthians 10:17 - we being 1 Corinthians 12:6 - all 1 Corinthians 15:28 - all in all 2 Corinthians 5:16 - know we no Galatians 3:16 - which Ephesians 1:10 - he Ephesians 2:11 - Uncircumcision Ephesians 2:14 - both Colossians 1:19 - General Colossians 1:27 - Christ 1 Timothy 6:2 - because they are brethren Revelation 13:16 - free

Verse 12

Put: Colossians 3:10, Ephesians 4:24

as: Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 45:4, Isaiah 65:9, Isaiah 65:22, Matthew 24:22, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 24:31, Mark 13:20, Mark 13:22, Mark 13:27, Luke 18:7, Romans 8:29-33, Romans 9:11, Romans 11:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:10, Titus 1:1, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 John 1:13, Revelation 17:14

holy: Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:14

beloved: Jeremiah 31:3, Ezekiel 16:8, Romans 1:7, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:5, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:4-6, 1 John 4:19

bowels: Isaiah 63:15, Jeremiah 31:20, Luke 1:78, *marg. Philippians 1:8, Philippians 2:1, 1 John 3:17

mercies: Romans 12:9, Romans 12:10, Galatians 5:6, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:23, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, James 3:17, James 3:18, 1 Peter 3:8-11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, 1 John 3:14-20

Reciprocal: Genesis 43:30 - his bowels Genesis 45:24 - See that Genesis 50:17 - Forgive Leviticus 20:7 - General Psalms 25:6 - thy tender mercies Psalms 26:3 - For Psalms 108:6 - That thy Psalms 109:18 - As he Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Proverbs 19:11 - deferreth Isaiah 4:3 - shall be Jeremiah 43:12 - putteth Micah 6:8 - love Matthew 5:5 - the meek Matthew 5:7 - are Mark 9:50 - have peace Luke 17:4 - if John 13:34 - That ye love Romans 14:19 - follow 1 Corinthians 13:4 - suffereth 2 Corinthians 6:6 - knowledge 2 Corinthians 7:15 - inward affection is Ephesians 5:1 - as 1 Thessalonians 1:4 - your election 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - be 1 Timothy 6:2 - because they are Titus 3:2 - gentle Hebrews 3:1 - holy James 3:13 - with meekness 1 Peter 3:4 - a meek 1 Peter 5:5 - be clothed

Verse 13

Forbearing: Romans 15:1, Romans 15:2, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32

forgiving: Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, Luke 6:35-37, Luke 11:4, Luke 17:3, Luke 17:4, Luke 23:34, James 2:13

quarrel: or complaint, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:8

even: Luke 5:20-24, Luke 7:48-50, 2 Corinthians 2:10, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Peter 2:21

Reciprocal: Genesis 45:24 - See that Genesis 50:17 - Forgive Psalms 26:3 - For Psalms 112:4 - he is gracious Proverbs 19:11 - deferreth Matthew 5:9 - are Matthew 9:6 - that the Matthew 18:22 - but Matthew 18:33 - even Mark 2:5 - he said Luke 6:37 - forgive Luke 7:42 - he John 13:34 - That ye love 2 Corinthians 2:7 - ye Colossians 1:14 - the 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - be 2 Timothy 2:24 - patient Titus 3:2 - gentle 1 John 4:11 - General

Verse 14

charity: Colossians 2:2, John 13:34, John 15:12, Romans 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Peter 4:8, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 4:21

the: Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 4:3, 1 John 4:7-12

Reciprocal: Song of Solomon 1:7 - turneth aside Jeremiah 43:12 - putteth John 17:23 - made Romans 12:18 - General 1 Corinthians 13:13 - the greatest Colossians 3:10 - put Revelation 2:19 - charity

Verse 15

the peace: Psalms 29:11, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 27:5, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 57:19, John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, Romans 14:17, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, Ephesians 2:12-18, Ephesians 5:1, Philippians 4:7

to the: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Ephesians 2:16, Ephesians 2:17, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:16

and be: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 1:12, Colossians 2:7, Psalms 100:4, Psalms 107:22, Psalms 116:17, Jonah 2:9, Luke 17:16-18, Romans 1:21, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 9:11, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Timothy 2:1, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 7:12

Reciprocal: Acts 16:25 - sang Romans 1:7 - called Romans 12:18 - General 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank 1 Corinthians 10:17 - we being 1 Corinthians 12:12 - as Ephesians 1:18 - his calling Ephesians 1:23 - his Ephesians 5:4 - but Colossians 4:2 - thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 5:13 - and be 1 Timothy 6:12 - whereunto James 1:19 - slow to wrath 1 Peter 3:11 - seek

Verse 16

the word: John 5:39, John 5:40, 2 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:13, 1 Peter 1:11, 1 Peter 1:12, Revelation 19:10

dwell: Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Deuteronomy 11:18-20, Job 23:12, Psalms 119:11, Jeremiah 15:16, Luke 2:51, John 15:7, 1 John 2:14, 1 John 2:24, 1 John 2:27, 2 John 1:2

richly: 1 Timothy 6:17, Titus 3:6, *marg.

all: Colossians 1:9, 1 Kings 3:9-12, 1 Kings 3:28, Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 14:8, Proverbs 18:1, Isaiah 10:2, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 5:17, James 1:5, James 3:17

teaching: Colossians 1:28, Romans 15:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 2 Thessalonians 3:15, Hebrews 12:12-15

in psalms: Matthew 26:30, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 5:19, James 5:13

and spiritual: 1 Chronicles 25:7, Nehemiah 12:46, Psalms 32:7, Psalms 119:54, Song of Solomon 1:1, Isaiah 5:1, Isaiah 26:1, Isaiah 30:29, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 14:3, Revelation 15:3

singing: Colossians 4:6, Psalms 28:7, Psalms 30:11, Psalms 30:12, Psalms 47:6, Psalms 47:7, Psalms 63:4-6, Psalms 71:23, Psalms 103:1, Psalms 103:2, Psalms 138:1, 1 Corinthians 14:15

to the: Colossians 3:23

Reciprocal: Joshua 1:8 - thou shalt 2 Samuel 23:1 - sweet psalmist 1 Chronicles 16:9 - psalms 1 Chronicles 25:6 - for song Psalms 19:7 - making Psalms 33:3 - a new Psalms 81:2 - General Psalms 95:1 - sing Psalms 100:4 - be thankful Psalms 119:24 - my counsellors Psalms 119:98 - through Proverbs 2:10 - General Proverbs 16:23 - heart Proverbs 18:4 - words Ecclesiastes 2:26 - wisdom Song of Solomon 2:12 - time Song of Solomon 4:3 - lips Song of Solomon 7:9 - the roof Isaiah 35:6 - the tongue Ezekiel 3:3 - and fill Ezekiel 40:44 - chambers Matthew 12:35 - good man Matthew 13:44 - like Matthew 13:52 - which Mark 14:26 - sung Luke 6:45 - treasure Luke 11:36 - the whole John 5:38 - ye have John 17:6 - they Acts 8:28 - and sitting Acts 18:24 - mighty Romans 16:19 - yet 1 Corinthians 1:30 - wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:13 - spiritual things 2 Corinthians 4:15 - the abundant 2 Corinthians 6:10 - making Ephesians 4:29 - that which Ephesians 6:1 - in Philippians 4:19 - according Colossians 1:5 - the word Colossians 2:3 - In whom Colossians 4:5 - Walk 1 Timothy 4:6 - nourished Hebrews 5:12 - teachers Hebrews 10:24 - consider Hebrews 13:15 - the sacrifice 2 Peter 1:8 - in you 1 John 1:10 - his word 2 John 1:9 - the doctrine

Verse 17

whatsoever: Colossians 3:23, 2 Chronicles 31:20, 2 Chronicles 31:21, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 14:6-8, 1 Corinthians 10:31

in word: 2 Thessalonians 2:17, 1 John 3:18

in the: Micah 4:5, Matthew 28:19, Acts 4:30, Acts 19:17, Philippians 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:2

giving: Colossians 1:12, Colossians 2:7, Romans 1:8, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 4:11

God: Ephesians 1:17, Philippians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Hebrews 1:5, 1 John 2:23

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 18:32 - in the name Psalms 34:1 - General Psalms 86:11 - unite Psalms 100:4 - be thankful Ecclesiastes 2:26 - wisdom Song of Solomon 4:3 - lips Song of Solomon 7:9 - the roof Song of Solomon 7:13 - I have Ezekiel 45:17 - peace offerings Daniel 6:10 - gave Zechariah 7:6 - did not ye eat for Zechariah 10:12 - walk Zechariah 14:20 - shall there Matthew 14:19 - he blessed Matthew 26:30 - when Mark 6:41 - blessed Mark 8:6 - gave thanks John 2:2 - both John 14:13 - in my Romans 6:11 - through Romans 7:25 - thank God Romans 15:18 - by word Romans 16:22 - salute 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank 1 Corinthians 5:4 - the name 2 Corinthians 4:15 - the abundant 2 Corinthians 5:15 - live unto 2 Corinthians 8:16 - thanks Ephesians 4:29 - that which Ephesians 6:1 - in Ephesians 6:5 - as Philippians 4:6 - thanksgiving Colossians 2:6 - walk Colossians 3:15 - and be Colossians 4:2 - thanksgiving 2 Thessalonians 3:6 - in the 1 Timothy 4:3 - with Hebrews 6:10 - which Hebrews 13:21 - through James 1:22 - be James 2:12 - speak James 5:13 - let him sing 3 John 1:5 - General Revelation 7:12 - thanksgiving

Verse 18

submit: Genesis 3:16, Esther 1:20, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:33, 1 Timothy 2:12, Titus 2:4, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 3:1-6

as: Acts 5:29, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 6:1

Reciprocal: Ruth 1:8 - the dead 1 Timothy 2:11 - General

Verse 19

love: Genesis 2:23, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 24:67, Proverbs 5:18, Proverbs 5:19, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Malachi 2:14-16, Luke 14:26, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:28, Ephesians 5:29, Ephesians 5:33, 1 Peter 3:7

bitter: Colossians 3:21, Romans 3:14, Ephesians 4:31, James 3:14

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 7:33 - how

Verse 20

obey: Genesis 28:7, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Deuteronomy 27:16, Proverbs 6:20, Proverbs 20:20, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Ezekiel 22:7, Malachi 1:6, Matthew 15:4-6, Matthew 19:19, Ephesians 6:1-3

in: Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 5:24, Titus 2:9

well pleasing: Colossians 1:10, Philippians 4:18, Hebrews 13:21

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 5:16 - Honour Proverbs 16:7 - please Jeremiah 35:8 - General Luke 18:20 - Do not commit Romans 8:8 - please

Verse 21

Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 3:12, Proverbs 4:1-4, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Hebrews 12:5-11

Reciprocal: Colossians 3:19 - bitter

Verse 22

obey: Colossians 3:20, Psalms 123:2, Malachi 1:6, Matthew 8:9, Luke 6:46, Luke 7:8, Ephesians 6:5-7, 1 Timothy 6:1, 1 Timothy 6:2, Titus 2:9, Titus 2:10, Philemon 1:16, 1 Peter 2:18, 1 Peter 2:19

menpleasers: Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4

in singleness: Matthew 6:22, Acts 2:46, Ephesians 6:5

fearing: Genesis 42:18, Nehemiah 5:9, Nehemiah 5:15, Ecclesiastes 5:7, Ecclesiastes 8:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Reciprocal: Genesis 30:29 - General Genesis 31:6 - General 2 Chronicles 30:8 - serve Psalms 86:11 - unite Psalms 116:6 - preserveth Psalms 119:10 - my whole Proverbs 27:18 - so Zechariah 14:20 - shall there Matthew 6:18 - appear Luke 7:2 - who Luke 11:34 - single Romans 12:8 - with simplicity Romans 12:11 - serving 1 Corinthians 7:22 - is the Ephesians 5:22 - as Ephesians 5:24 - in Ephesians 6:6 - eyeservice 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and to do 1 Peter 3:2 - with

Verse 23

whatsoever: Colossians 3:17, 2 Chronicles 31:21, Psalms 47:6, Psalms 47:7, Psalms 103:1, Psalms 119:10, Psalms 119:34, Psalms 119:145, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Jeremiah 3:10, 1 Peter 1:22

as: Zechariah 7:5-7, Matthew 6:16, Romans 14:6, Romans 14:8, Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 6:6, Ephesians 6:7, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 2:15

Reciprocal: Numbers 14:24 - followed me 2 Samuel 6:14 - with all his 1 Chronicles 29:2 - with all Psalms 86:11 - unite Proverbs 3:6 - In 1 Corinthians 7:24 - abide 1 Corinthians 10:31 - ye eat 2 Corinthians 5:15 - live unto Ephesians 6:1 - in Colossians 3:16 - to the

Verse 24

ye shall: Colossians 2:18, Genesis 15:1, Ruth 2:12, Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 5:46, Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:2, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 10:41, Luke 6:35, Luke 14:14, Romans 2:6, Romans 2:7, Romans 4:4, Romans 4:5, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:17, 1 Corinthians 9:18, Ephesians 6:8, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 10:35, Hebrews 11:6

for: John 12:26, Romans 1:1, Romans 14:18, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Galatians 1:10, Ephesians 6:6, 2 Peter 1:1, Jude 1:1

Reciprocal: Ruth 1:8 - the dead 2 Chronicles 15:7 - your work Mark 13:34 - and to Acts 20:19 - Serving Acts 20:32 - and to give Romans 16:18 - serve 1 Corinthians 7:24 - abide 2 Corinthians 5:10 - receive Ephesians 1:11 - we Ephesians 6:1 - in Hebrews 10:36 - ye might 1 Peter 2:16 - but

Verse 25

he that: 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Philemon 1:18

receive: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 2:2

and: Colossians 4:1, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:17, Deuteronomy 10:17, 2 Samuel 14:14, 2 Chronicles 19:7, Job 34:19, Job 37:24, Luke 20:21, Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, Ephesians 6:9, 1 Peter 1:17, Jude 1:16

Reciprocal: Exodus 30:15 - rich Psalms 62:12 - renderest