Colossians 3:5
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and gr..." — Colossians 3:5 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”Colossians 3:5 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Colossians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.
Matthew 5:28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
1 John 2:16For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.
1 Peter 4:3For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
1 Thessalonians 4:5not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God;
2 Peter 2:18For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.
Isaiah 57:5You burn with lust among the oaks and under every spreading tree; you sacrifice your children in the ravines and under the overhanging crags.
Jeremiah 5:8They are well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing for another man’s wife.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Colossians 3:5. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Colossians 3:5 mean?
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and gr..." — Colossians 3:5 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Colossians 3:5?
Colossians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Colossians 3:5 read in other translations?
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