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Colossians 3:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 3:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Put to Death the Old Self
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
Colossians 3:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 3:5
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. "Therefore" (oun, οὖν) draws practical implication from resurrection union with Christ (vv. 1-4). "Mortify" (nekrōsate, νεκρώσατε, "put to death") uses violent imagery—not gradual suppression but decisive execution of sinful practices. Aorist imperative suggests definitive action, not continuous process (though application requires ongoing vigilance)."Your members which are upon the earth" uses bodily metaphor for sinful practices: "f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 3:5
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“you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body”
“which are: adultery”
“And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”
“I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims”
“and all uncleanness”
“nor idolaters”
“but present yourselves to God”
“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”
“to work all uncleanness with greediness.”
“out of the hearts of men”