Colossians 3:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.(A) 4 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.
Renunciation of Vice.[a]
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- 3:5–17 In lieu of false asceticism and superstitious festivals, the apostle reminds the Colossians of the moral life that is to characterize their response to God through Christ. He urges their participation in the liturgical hymns and prayers that center upon God’s plan of salvation in Christ (Col 3:16).
Colossians 3:3-4
King James Version
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
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Colossians 3:3-4
English Standard Version
3 For (A)you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ (B)who is your[a] life (C)appears, then you also will appear with him (D)in glory.
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- Colossians 3:4 Some manuscripts our
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