Colossians 3:1
What is written? (ESV)
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
What does it say?
Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ [in/through baptism] you must keep striving for the heavenly things, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is encouraging the Colossians to “keep seeking the things above” (vs 1) and imploring them to “put off” (vs 8) the sins of the world. He continues to give specific “in the Lord” behavioral instructions for wives (vs 18), husbands (vs 19), children (vs 20), fathers (vs 21), and slaves (vs 22).
How Colossians 3:1 is applied across Bible answers
Top 5: Images for baptism?
To be baptized is to be raised to a new life in Christ.
Where is Jesus today?
Jesus Christ is in heaven seated at the right hand of God, the Father.
