Put On the New Self 1 Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mindandkeep focusedhabituallyon the things above [the heavenly things], not on […]
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COLOSSIANS 4
Fellow Workers 1 Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Be persistentanddevoted to prayer, being alertandfocused in your prayer life withan attitude ofthanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to […]
PHILIPPIANS 1
Thanksgiving 1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), To all the saints (God’s people) in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my […]
PHILIPPIANS 2
Be Like Christ 1 Therefore if there is any encouragementandcomfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the […]
PHILIPPIANS 3
The Goal of Life 1 Finally, myfellow believers, continue to rejoiceanddelight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Look out for thedogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for thefalse circumcision [those who claim circumcision […]
PHILIPPIANS 4
Think of Excellence 1 Therefore, myfellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agreeandto work in harmony in the Lord. 3 Indeed, I ask you too, my true […]
EPHESIANS 1
The Blessings of Redemption 1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice], To thesaints (God’s people)who are at Ephesus and are faithfulandloyalandsteadfast in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual […]
EPHESIANS 2
Made Alive in Christ 1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] deadandseparated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the […]
EPHESIANS 3
Paul’s Stewardship 1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles– 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit; 3 […]
EPHESIANS 4
Unity of the Spirit 1 So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior–a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], […]