Colossians 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 3:1 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 3:1 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Colossians 3:1 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 3:1
“Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:1: risen, christ, right
“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:1: christ, those, things
“And the children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God, and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:1: those, things, right
“Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:1: then, seek, right
“Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:1: then, where, right
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