Colossians 3

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 Since you have been raised up to be with Christ, you must look for the things that are above, whereChrist is, sitting at God's right hand.	1 Since you have been raised up to be with Christ, you must look for the things that are above, whereChrist is, sitting at God's right hand.
2 Let your thoughts be on things above, not on the things that are on the earth,	2 Let your thoughts be on things above, not on the things that are on the earth,
3 because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God.	3 because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God.
4 But when Christ is revealed -- and he is your life-you, too, wil be revealed with him in glory.	4 But when Christ is revealed -- and he is your life-you, too, wil be revealed with him in glory.
5 That is why you must kill everything in you that is earthly: sexual vice, impurity, uncontrol ed passion,evil desires and especially greed, which is the same thing as worshipping a false god;	5 That is why you must kill everything in you that is earthly: sexual vice, impurity, uncontrol ed passion,evil desires and especially greed, which is the same thing as worshipping a false god;
6 it is precisely these things which draw God's retribution upon those who resist.	6 it is precisely these things which draw God's retribution upon those who resist.
7 And these things made up your way of life when you were living among such people,	7 And these things made up your way of life when you were living among such people,
8 but now you also must give up al these things: human anger, hot temper, malice, abusive language anddirty talk;	8 but now you also must give up al these things: human anger, hot temper, malice, abusive language anddirty talk;
9 and do not lie to each other. You have stripped off your old behaviour with your old self,	9 and do not lie to each other. You have stripped off your old behaviour with your old self,
10 and you have put on a new self which will progress towards true knowledge the more it is renewed inthe image of its Creator;	10 and you have put on a new self which will progress towards true knowledge the more it is renewed inthe image of its Creator;
11 and in that image there is no room for distinction between Greek and Jew, between the circumcisedand uncircumcised, or between barbarian and Scythian, slave and free. There is only Christ: he is everythingand he is in everything.	11 and in that image there is no room for distinction between Greek and Jew, between the circumcisedand uncircumcised, or between barbarian and Scythian, slave and free. There is only Christ: he is everythingand he is in everything.
12 As the chosen of God, then, the holy people whom he loves, you are to be clothed in heartfeltcompassion, in generosity and humility, gentleness and patience.	12 As the chosen of God, then, the holy people whom he loves, you are to be clothed in heartfeltcompassion, in generosity and humility, gentleness and patience.
13 Bear with one another; forgive each other if one of you has a complaint against another. The Lord hasforgiven you; now you must do the same.	13 Bear with one another; forgive each other if one of you has a complaint against another. The Lord hasforgiven you; now you must do the same.
14 Over al these clothes, put on love, the perfect bond.	14 Over al these clothes, put on love, the perfect bond.
15 And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were cal ed together inone body. Always be thankful.	15 And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were cal ed together inone body. Always be thankful.
16 Let the Word of Christ, in al its richness, find a home with you. Teach each other, and advise eachother, in al wisdom. With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God;	16 Let the Word of Christ, in al its richness, find a home with you. Teach each other, and advise eachother, in al wisdom. With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God;
17 and whatever you say or do, let it be in the name of the Lord Jesus, in thanksgiving to God the Fatherthrough him.	17 and whatever you say or do, let it be in the name of the Lord Jesus, in thanksgiving to God the Fatherthrough him.
18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as you should in the Lord.	18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as you should in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be sharp with them.	19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be sharp with them.
20 Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord.	20 Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord.
21 Parents, do not irritate your children or they will lose heart.	21 Parents, do not irritate your children or they will lose heart.
22 Slaves, be obedient in every way to the people who, according to human reckoning, are your masters;not only when you are under their eye, as if you had only to please human beings, but wholeheartedly, out ofrespect for the Master.	22 Slaves, be obedient in every way to the people who, according to human reckoning, are your masters;not only when you are under their eye, as if you had only to please human beings, but wholeheartedly, out ofrespect for the Master.
23 Whatever your work is, put your heart into it as done for the Lord and not for human beings,	23 Whatever your work is, put your heart into it as done for the Lord and not for human beings,
24 knowing that the Lord wil repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving.	24 knowing that the Lord wil repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving.
25 Anyone who does wrong wil be repaid in kind. For there is no favouritism.	25 Anyone who does wrong wil be repaid in kind. For there is no favouritism.