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Colossians 3:2The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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τὰ ἄνω φρονεῖτε, μὴ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς,
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Colossians 3:2The Bible in Living English
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2 Have in mind the things above, not the things on the earth;
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Colossians 3:2American Standard Version
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2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.
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Colossians 3:2The Emphasized Bible
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2 The things on high hold in esteem, Not the things upon the earth:
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Colossians 3:2King James Version
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2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
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Colossians Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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on the things above: Paul urges anointed Christians in Colossae to focus their minds on their hope. In his letter to the Philippians, he also points to “the prize of the upward call,” the prospect of reigning in heaven with Christ. (Php 3:14; Col 1:4, 5) Paul phrases the command, keep your minds fixed, in the present tense, suggesting ongoing or continuous action. If they kept this focus, they would avoid letting the things on the earth, such as worldly philosophies or empty traditions, distract and weaken them, costing them their precious hope.—Col 2:8.
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