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Colossians 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Colossians 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
Colossians 3:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 3:9
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. The command "lie not" (mē pseudesthe, μὴ ψεύδεσθε) uses present imperative with negative particle, prohibiting continuing action: "stop lying." The horizontal orientation ("one to another," eis allēlous, εἰς ἀλλήλους) emphasizes Christian community—believers must maintain truthfulness in church relationships. Truth-telling builds trust; lying destroys fellowship.Paul provides theological basis: "ye have put off the old man with his deeds" (apekdysamenoi ton palaion anthrōpon syn tais praxesin autou, ἀπεκδυσάμενοι τ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 3:9
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“as concerning your former way of life”
“putting away falsehood”
“the devil”
“that our old man was crucified with him”
“the sorcerers”
“nor speak lies”
“or one who causes an abomination or a lie”
“a prophet of their own”
“for homosexuals”