Colossians 3:5

5 1Put to death therefore 2what is earthly in you:[a]3sexual immorality, impurity, 4passion, evil desire, and covetousness, 5which is idolatry.

Colossians 3:5 In-Context

3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you:sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming.
7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Romans 8:13; [Galatians 5:24]
  • 2. Romans 6:13
  • 3. See Ephesians 5:3, 5
  • 4. Romans 1:26
  • 5. [Job 31:25, 26]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Greek therefore your members that are on the earth
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