Colossians 3:3 nasb — For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

NASB

"For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God."

— Colossians 3:3, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Colossians 3:3 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Colossians 3 — Context

1

Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

2

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

3

For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

4

When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.

5

Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.

6

For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience,

Colossians 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Colossians 3:3 say?
Colossians 3:3 in the NASB reads: “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”
Where is Colossians 3:3 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:3 in?
Colossians 3:3 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 3:3?
Colossians 3:3 reads (NASB): “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2