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Verse Colossians 3:2. _SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE_] τα
αςω φρονειτε. Love _heavenly things; study_ them; let your
hearts be entirely _engrossed_ by them. Now, that ye are converted to
God, ac...
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III. THE PRACTICAL RESULTS:
LIVING AS RISEN WITH CHRIST (3-4)
CHAPTER 3
_ 1. The life hid with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1)_
2. The contrast: The old man and the new man (Colossians 3:5)
3. Mani...
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE RISEN WITH CHRIST. Those who are risen with Christ
must aspire to the things above, in the region of Christ's heavenly
session at God's right hand. Their minds must be set, not on...
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If then you were raised with Christ, set your hearts on the things
which are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Have
a mind all of whose thoughts are fixed on the things which are...
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THE RISEN LIFE (Colossians 3:1-4)...
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SET YOUR AFFECTION ON. Mind. Greek _phroneo._ See Romans 8:5.
NOT. App-105.
ON. App-104.
EARTH. App-199....
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_Set your affection_&c. Not "_affections_," but "_affection,"
affectus_, the tendency, bias, of the mind. More lit., "_think_the
things &c."; in the sense not of articulate thought but rather of
chara...
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ΤᾺ ἌΝΩ ΦΡΟΝΕΙ͂ΤΕ. He emphasizes, by repetition, the
thought of τὰ ἄνω ζητεῖτε but enlarges and deepens it.
φρονεῖν expresses the set and purpose of the mind. It
“denotes the whole action of the φρήν,...
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20–3:4. _Transition to the detailed practical directions of the
Epistle_ (Colossians 3:5 to Colossians 4:6). St Paul, first negatively
(Colossians 2:20-23), and secondly positively (c....
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ΦΡΟΝΕΊΤΕ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΦΡΟΝΈΩ (G5426)
думать, настраиваться. Гл. в этом стихе
отличается от использованного в стихе
предыдущем, так как больше относится к
внутренней расположенности, в то
вр...
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DISCOURSE: 2182
HEAVENLY-MINDEDNESS
Colossians 3:2. _Set your affections on things above, not on things on
the earth_.
IT seems harsh and paradoxical, to say that Christianity is very
imperfectly und...
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SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE,— The original is _mind, regard:_
"Prefer and pursue the things that are above:" — Τα αω
φρονειτε....
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OUTLINE OF 3:1-4:6
E.
CHRISTThe basis of a new life; Colossians 3:1-25; Colossians 4:1-6
Duties of those raised with Christ:
1.
Be dedicated to things above; Colossians 3:1-4
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Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
[ Ta (G3588) anoo (G507) phroneite (G5426)] 'Set your mind on
(stronger than seek) the things above, not on the things,' etc.
Contras...
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Doctrinal Correction
15 Not only is the believer exempt from the authority of the apostles
of the Circumcision, but, in spirit, he is beyond the reach of all
human jurisdiction. Even before His r...
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THE CHRISTIAN'S RISEN LIFE AND THE DUTIES IT ENTAILS
1-4. Resurrection with Christ and the heavenly life.
PARAPHRASE] '(1) Seeing then that at your conversion you shared not
Christ's death only, but...
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AFFECTION] RV 'mind.'...
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CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED
THE COLOSSIANS
_HELEN POCOCK_
A word list is at the end. It explains words with a *star by them.
CHAPTER 3
HOW TO LIVE YOUR NEW LIFE WITH CHRIST
V1 You hav...
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III.
(1-4) As the partaking of the death of Christ taught the negative
lesson of death to the Law, so the partaking of His resurrection
teaches the positive lesson of the spiritual life. We observe th...
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CHAPTER 3
THE PRESENT CHRISTIAN LIFE A RISEN LIFE
Colossians 3:1 (R.V.)
We have now done with controversy. We hear no more about heretical
teachers. The Apostle has cut his way through the tangled t...
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τὰ ἄνω φρονεῖτε. “Set your mind on the things
above.” φρ. is wider in its sense than ζητ. It embraces, as
Meyer says, “the whole practical bent of thought and disposition”.
μὴ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς. “The thi...
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RESURRECTION WITH CHRIST MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARTICIPATION IN HIS
HEAVENLY LIFE, WHICH THOUGH AT PRESENT CONCEALED, WILL NOT ALWAYS
REMAIN SO. THIS LIFE WITH CHRIST IN HEAVEN DEMANDS THE DEATH OF THE...
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SEEKING THE “THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE”
Colossians 3:1
Let us repeat the glorious truth, which was doubtless the heart of
Paul's teaching, that our old nature has been nailed in Christ to the
Cross, and...
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The believer is to "seek the things... above." The word "seek" marks
aspiration, desire, and passion. The things above are those of the
empire of Christ. In order to seek these things the mind must be...
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Setting One's Mind Above
Christians have died with Christ in baptism and been risen with Him to
walk in a new life (Colossians 2:12; Colossians 2:20; Romans 6:3-4).
Because the Christian has risen wit...
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Set your affection on things above, not on things on the (b) earth.
(b) So he calls that show of religion which he spoke of in the former
chapter....
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(1) If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are
above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (2) Set your
affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For ye ar...
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The most cursory reader discerns at once that the epistle to the
Colossians is the counterpart of that to the Ephesians. They are in
nowise the same, but may be viewed each as a supplement to the othe...
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_‘RISEN WITH CHRIST’_
‘If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above,
where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.’
Colossians 3:1
The resurrection of Christ stands not alone...
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_THE DISCIPLINE OF THE AFFECTIONS_
‘Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.’
Colossians 3:2
The affections have been defined as the faculty or power which
regulates or deter...
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2._Not the things that are on earth. _He does not mean, as he does a
little afterwards, depraved appetites, which reign in earthly men, nor
even riches, or fields, or houses, nor any other things of t...
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Now begins the direct exhortations founded on the truth that has been
developed, and adapted to the state in which the Colossians were; that
is, viewed as risen with Christ, but not sitting in heavenl...
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SET YOUR AFFECTIONS ON THINGS ABOVE,.... For unless the affections are
set on them, they will never be sought after in a proper manner. The
word signifies to mind them, and think on them, to favour an...
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Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Ver. 2. _Set your affections on things_] Things above outlast the
days of heaven, and run parallel with the life of God and line of
ete...
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_If ye then be risen with Christ_ From spiritual death to spiritual
life, as spoken of Colossians 2:12. See also notes on Ephesians 2:1;
Ephesians 2:6. If ye be not only engaged to become new creature...
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SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE, NOT ON THINGS ON THE EARTH....
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THE AFFECTIONS OF THE CHRISTIANS SET ON THINGS ABOVE....
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CHANGING THE OLD FOR THE NEW
(vs.1-11)
We have seen some practical exhortations mingled with the doctrine of
this epistle. Now this chapter begins what is mainly practical
instruction based on the t...
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New Aims for New Men - 3:1-4
1IF THEN YOU WERE RAISED WITH CHRIST, SEEK THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE
ABOVE, WHERE CHRIST IS, SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD.
In Colossians 2:20 Paul argued that we were de...
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AFFECTION:
Or, mind...
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SET YOUR MIND ON THE THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE, NOT ON THE THINGS THAT ARE
UPON THE EARTH.
'SET' -5426. phroneo fron-eh'-o; from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e.
entertain or have. sentiment or opinion;...
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1-4 As Christians are freed from the ceremonial law, they must walk
the more closely with God in gospel obedience. As heaven and earth are
contrary one to the other, both cannot be followed together;...
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SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE: that the hearts of believers here
might be where their treasure is, the apostle here repeats his
exhortation, using another word, importing they should intensely mi...
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Shepherd of Hermas Vision First
But such as entertain wicked thoughts in their minds are bringing upon
themselves death and captivity; and especially is this the case with
those who set their affecti...
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Colossians 3:2 mind G5426 (G5720) above G507 not G3361 on G1909 earth
G1093
Set - Coloss
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‘Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that
are on the earth, for you died and your life is hid with Christ in
God.'
The tenses here are important. ‘Go on setting your mind co...
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Colossians 3:2. SET YOUR MIND (not, ‘affection'), etc. ‘Seek'
pointed to the outward conduct, this carries the injunction to the
inward thought and controlling desire. Lightfoot: ‘You must not only
_s...
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III. HORTATORY PART: LIVE AS THOSE SHOULD LIVE WHO WERE RAISED WITH
CHRIST THE HEAD.
(1.) Fellowship with the Exalted Christ the motive for the new life;
Colossians 3:1-4. (Transitive paragraph.)
(2....
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1. _Fellowship with the Exalted Christ the Motive for the New Life._
This section is closely joined in thought with what precedes; hence
some regard it as the conclusion of the polemical portion of th...
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SET YOUR MIND ON
(φρονειτε). "Keep on thinking about." It does matter what we
think and we are responsible for our thoughts.NOT ON THE THINGS THAT
ARE UPON THE EARTH
(μη τα επ της γης). Paul does...
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Colossians 3:2
I. What does the Apostle mean by the words _Set your affections?_Our
affections are that part of our nature by which we go out in
sentiments of interest, complacency or delight. What th...
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Colossians 3:1. _If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things
which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God._
Oh! how often we need to be called to this, for the flesh is
grove...
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Colossians 3:1. _If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things
which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set
your affection on things above, not on things on the earth._
Th...
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Colossians 3:1. _If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things
which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God._
Your Lord and Master has gone up to heaven. You profess that he
re...
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Colossians 3:1 _If ye then be risen with Christ,_
Leave all these outward rituals, and formalities, and ordinances of
men,
Colossians 3:1. Seek those things which are above, where Christ
sitteth on...
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CONTENTS: Believer's union with Christ here and hereafter, and the
fruit of such union.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul.
CONCLUSION: The true believer is united with Christ in a union which
can never b...
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Colossians 3:1. _If ye then be risen with Christ,_ above the darkness
and torpor of the present world, as in Colossians 2:20, live in
conformity to your hope, by seeking _those things that are above._...
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KEEP YOUR MINDS FIXED ON THINGS THERE. To keep your values and motives
correct, and to keep from losing sight of your goal - which is union
with God in Eternity....
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WHERE ARE YOUR AFFECTIONS?
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 (AV).
Boys and girls are constantly setting their affections on certain
things.
In an Indus...
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COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 3:1 The Proper Focus: Christ and the
Life Above. This section is a bridge to Paul’s appeals to live in a
way that pleases the Lord....
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
Colossians 3:1. SEEK THOSE THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE.—Our Lord says that
as He was “from above,” so His disbelieving hearers were “from
beneath,” which He interprets as “o...
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EXPOSITION
COLOSSIANS 3:1
SECTION VII. THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE. The apostle, having delivered
his attack on the system of error inculcated at Colossae, now passes
from the controversial to the more...
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So then,
If then you are risen with Christ [If you are risen with Christ...
going back to buried with Christ in baptism, now risen with Him], seek
those things which are above, where Christ sitteth a...
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1 Chronicles 22:19; 1 Chronicles 29:3; 1 John 2:15; 1 John 2:15;...
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Set your affection [φ ρ ο ν ε ι τ ε]. Lit., be minded, think.
As Rev., set your mind. Seek marks the practical striving; set your
mind, the inward impulse and disposition. Both must be directed at
thi...
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THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS
Colossians 3:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
Seven pairs of things:
1. Things above, and things on the earth (Colossians 3:2).
2. Things seen, and things not seen (2 Cori