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Colossians 3:1 asv — If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand…

American Standard Version

"If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. "

— Colossians 3:1, American Standard Version

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Colossians 3 — Context

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If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

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Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

3

For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4

When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.

Colossians 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:1 say?
Colossians 3:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. ”
Where is Colossians 3:1 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 1.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:1.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:1 in?
Colossians 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 3:1?
Colossians 3:1 reads (ASV): “If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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