King James Version
What Does Colossians 3:9 Mean?
“Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
Context
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In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
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But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
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Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
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Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(9) **Lie not one to another.**—Comp. Ephesians 4:25, and note the characteristic insertion there of a clause to which there is nothing here to correspond, “for we are members one of another.”
**Seeing that ye (have) put off the old man.**—Comp. the fuller description of Ephesians 4:22-24.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Colossians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Colossians 3:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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