Colossians 3

The apostle exhorts the Colossians to heavenly-mindedness after the example of Christ, that they may be prepared to appear with him in glory, Colossians 3:1-4 . Exhorts them also to mortify their members, and calls to their remembrance their former state, Colossians 3:5-7 . Shows how completely they were changed from that state, and gives them various directions relative to truth, compassion, meekness, long-suffering, forgiveness, charity, Colossians 3:8-14 . Shows that they are called to unity and holiness; and commands them to have the doctrine of Christ dwelling richly in them; and how they should teach and admonish each other, and do every thing, in the name of the Lord Jesus, Colossians 3:15-17 . The relative duties of wives, Colossians 3:18 . Of husbands, Colossians 3:19 . Of children, Colossians 3:20 . Of fathers, Colossians 3:21 . Of servants, Colossians 3:22 . He concludes by showing that he that does wrong shall be treated accordingly, for God is no respecter of persons, Colossians 3:23-25 .