Colossians 3:2

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Colossians 3 begins the practical section of the letter. Paul has just criticized rules about touching and tasting that appear spiritual but cannot restrain selfish desires.

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Colossians 3:1Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Philippians 3:19Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
Matthew 6:19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Romans 8:5Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

World English Bible (WEB)

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

King James Version (KJV)

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Keep your mind on the higher things, not on the things of earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

the things above mind you, not the things upon the earth,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Poned la mira en las cosas de arriba, no en las de la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Llenen sus pensamientos de las cosas de arriba y no en las cosas de este mundo.

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Colossians 3:2

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