| 1 Igitur, si consurrexistis cum Christo : quæ sursum sunt quærite, ubi Christus est in dextera Dei sedens : | 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 quæ sursum sunt sapite, non quæ super terram. | 2 Let your thoughts be on things above, not on the things that are on the earth, |
| 3 Mortui enim estis, et vita vestra est abscondita cum Christo in Deo. | 3 because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. |
| 4 Cum Christus apparuerit, vita vestra : tunc et vos apparebitis cum ipso in gloria. | 4 But when Christ is revealed -- and he is your life-you, too, wil be revealed with him in glory. |
| 5 Mortificate ergo membra vestra, quæ sunt super terram : fornicationem, immunditiam, libidinem, concupiscentiam malam, et avaritiam, quæ est simulacrorum servitus : | 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 propter quæ venit ira Dei super filios incredulitatis : | 6 it is precisely these things which draw God's retribution upon those who resist. |
| 7 in quibus et vos ambulastis aliquando, cum viveretis in illis. | 7 And these things made up your way of life when you were living among such people, |
| 8 Nunc autem deponite et vos omnia : iram, indignationem, malitiam, blasphemiam, turpem sermonem de ore vestro. | 8 but now you also must give up al these things: human anger, hot temper, malice, abusive language anddirty talk; |
| 9 Nolite mentiri invicem, expoliantes vos veterem hominem cum actibus suis, | 9 and do not lie to each other. You have stripped off your old behaviour with your old self, |
| 10 et induentes novum eum, qui renovatur in agnitionem secundum imaginem ejus qui creavit illum : | 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 ubi non est gentilis et Judæus, circumcisio et præputium, Barbarus et Scytha, servus et liber : sed omnia, et in omnibus Christus. | 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 Induite vos ergo, sicut electi Dei, sancti, et dilecti, viscera misericordiæ, benignitatem, humilitatem, modestiam, patientiam : | 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 supportantes invicem, et donantes vobismetipsis si quis adversus aliquem habet querelam : sicut et Dominus donavit vobis, ita et vos. | 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 Super omnia autem hæc, caritatem habete, quod est vinculum perfectionis : | 14 Over al these clothes, put on love, the perfect bond. |
| 15 et pax Christi exsultet in cordibus vestris, in qua et vocati estis in uno corpore : et grati estote. | 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 Verbum Christi habitet in vobis abundanter, in omni sapientia, docentes, et commonentes vosmetipsos, psalmis, hymnis, et canticis spiritualibus, in gratia cantantes in cordibus vestris Deo. | 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 Omne, quodcumque facitis in verbo aut in opere, omnia in nomine Domini Jesu Christi, gratias agentes Deo et Patri per ipsum.
| 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 Mulieres, subditæ estote viris, sicut oportet, in Domino. | 18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as you should in the Lord. |
| 19 Viri, diligite uxores vestras, et nolite amari esse ad illas. | 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be sharp with them. |
| 20 Filii, obedite parentibus per omnia : hoc enim placitum est in Domino. | 20 Children, be obedient to your parents always, because that is what will please the Lord. |
| 21 Patres, nolite ad indignationem provocare filios vestros, ut non pusillo animo fiant. | 21 Parents, do not irritate your children or they will lose heart. |
| 22 Servi, obedite per omnia dominis carnalibus, non ad oculum servientes, quasi hominibus placentes, sed in simplicitate cordis, timentes Deum. | 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 Quodcumque facitis, ex animo operamini sicut Domino, et non hominibus : | 23 Whatever your work is, put your heart into it as done for the Lord and not for human beings, |
| 24 scientes quod a Domino accipietis retributionem hæreditatis. Domino Christo servite. | 24 knowing that the Lord wil repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving. |
| 25 Qui enim injuriam facit, recipiet id quod inique gessit : et non est personarum acceptio apud Deum. | 25 Anyone who does wrong wil be repaid in kind. For there is no favouritism. |