Colossians 3:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But now you must stop doing such things. You must stop being angry, hateful, and evil. You must no longer say insulting or cruel things about others.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

Ephesians 4:22

You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits.

Ephesians 5:4

Don't use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are.

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.

Ephesians 4:26

Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

Colossians 3:9

And stop lying to each other. You have given up your old way of life with its habits.

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Stop trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

1 Corinthians 3:3

because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves that you are not spiritual and that you are acting like the people of this world.

Matthew 5:22

But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.

Psalm 37:8

Don't be angry or furious. Anger can lead to sin.

Galatians 5:15

But if you keep attacking each other like wild animals, you had better watch out or you will destroy yourselves.

Romans 13:13

So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Jude 1:8

The people I am talking about are behaving just like those dreamers who destroyed their own bodies. They reject all authority and insult angels.

2 Peter 2:18

They boast out loud about their stupid nonsense. And by being vulgar and crude, they trap people who have barely escaped from living the wrong kind of life.

James 2:7

Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord?

1 Timothy 1:20

Two of them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have given these men over to the power of Satan, so they will learn not to oppose God.

1 Timothy 1:13

I used to say terrible and insulting things about him, and I was cruel. But he had mercy on me because I didn't know what I was doing, and I had not yet put my faith in him.

Galatians 5:26

But don't be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.

Galatians 5:20

They worship idols, practise witchcraft, hate others, and are hard to get along with. People become jealous, angry, and selfish. They not only argue and cause trouble, but they are

Mark 7:22

unfaithfulness in marriage, greed, meanness, deceit, indecency, envy, insults, pride, and foolishness.

Revelation 16:9

Everyone was scorched by its great heat, and all of them cursed the name of God who had power over these terrible troubles. But no one turned to God and praised him.

Proverbs 19:19

People with bad tempers are always in trouble, and they need help over and over again.

Jude 1:13

Their shameful deeds show up like foam on wild ocean waves. They are like wandering stars for ever doomed to the darkest pits of hell.

2 Peter 2:7

Lot lived right and was greatly troubled by the terrible way those wicked people were living. He was a good man, and day after day he suffered because of the evil things he saw and heard. So the Lord rescued him.

Ephesians 4:25

We are part of the same body. Stop lying and start telling each other the truth.