Colossians 3:3-4
What is written? (ESV)
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
What does it say?
For you have died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ appears, in whom you have life, you also will appear with Him in glory.
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 3:3-4 is applied across Bible answers
What happens next in the Bible?
When Jesus does appear, the saints will also appear with Him in glory.
What happens when Jesus returns?
When Jesus appears, saints will be glorified with Him.
