Colossians 3:8 net — But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

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"But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth."

— Colossians 3:8, NET Bible

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Colossians 3 — Context

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So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth: sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion, evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.

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Because of these things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

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You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

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But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

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Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices

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and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.

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Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all.

Colossians 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:8 say?
Colossians 3:8 in the NET Bible reads: “But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.”
Where is Colossians 3:8 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:8 in?
Colossians 3:8 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 3:8?
Colossians 3:8 reads (NET): “But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.” 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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