Colossians 3:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Think about what is up there, not about what is here on earth.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 22:19

Obey the LORD your God with your heart and soul. Begin work on the temple to honour him, so that the sacred chest and the things used for worship can be kept there.

1 Chronicles 29:3

Besides doing all that, I have promised to give part of my own gold and silver as a way of showing my love for God's temple.

Psalm 62:10

Don't trust in violence or depend on dishonesty or rely on great wealth.

Psalm 91:14

The Lord says, “If you love me and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe.

Proverbs 23:5

Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Ecclesiastes 7:14

When times are good, you should be cheerful; when times are bad, think what it means. God makes them both to keep us from knowing what will happen next.

Matthew 16:23

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Satan, get away from me! You're in my way because you think like everyone else and not like God.”

Matthew 6:19

Don't store up treasures on earth! Moths and rust can destroy them, and thieves can break in and steal them.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to the crowd, “Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe.”

Luke 16:11

If you cannot be trusted with this wicked wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?

Philippians 1:23

It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because that would be much better.

Colossians 3:1

You have been raised to life with Christ. Now set your heart on what is in heaven, where Christ rules at God's right side.

Colossians 3:5

Don't be controlled by your body. Kill every desire for the wrong kind of sex. Don't be immoral or indecent or have evil thoughts. Don't be greedy, which is the same as worshipping idols.