Colossians 3:1
American King James If you then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God.
American Standard Version If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.
King James If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
World English Bible If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:2
American King James Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
American Standard Version Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.
King James Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
World English Bible Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
Colossians 3:3
American King James For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
American Standard Version For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
King James For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
World English Bible For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:4
American King James When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.
American Standard Version When Christ, `who is' our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.
King James When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
World English Bible When Christ, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.
Colossians 3:5
American King James Mortify therefore your members which are on the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
American Standard Version Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;
King James Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
World English Bible Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:6
American King James For which things' sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience:
American Standard Version for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience:
King James For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
World English Bible For these things’ sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
Colossians 3:7
American King James In the which you also walked some time, when you lived in them.
American Standard Version wherein ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things;
King James In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
World English Bible You also once walked in those, when you lived in them,
Colossians 3:8
American King James But now you also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
American Standard Version but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:
King James But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
World English Bible but now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.
Colossians 3:9
American King James Lie not one to another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his deeds;
American Standard Version lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings,
King James Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
World English Bible Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,
Colossians 3:10
American King James And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
American Standard Version and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him:
King James And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
World English Bible and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,
Colossians 3:11
American King James Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
American Standard Version where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
King James Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
World English Bible where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, or free person; but Christ is all, and in all.
Colossians 3:12
American King James Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
American Standard Version Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;
King James Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
World English Bible Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Colossians 3:13
American King James Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.
American Standard Version forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:
King James Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
World English Bible bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
Colossians 3:14
American King James And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection.
American Standard Version and above all these things `put on' love, which is the bond of perfectness.
King James And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
World English Bible Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
Colossians 3:15
American King James And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be you thankful.
American Standard Version And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.
King James And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
World English Bible And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Colossians 3:16
American King James Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
American Standard Version Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms `and' hymns `and' spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.
King James Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
World English Bible Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
Colossians 3:17
American King James And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
American Standard Version And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, `do' all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
King James And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
World English Bible Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:18
American King James Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
American Standard Version Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
King James Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
World English Bible Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Colossians 3:19
American King James Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
American Standard Version Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
King James Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
World English Bible Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.
Colossians 3:20
American King James Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
American Standard Version Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
King James Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
World English Bible Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
Colossians 3:21
American King James Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
American Standard Version Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.
King James Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
World English Bible Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.
Colossians 3:22
American King James Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
American Standard Version Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:
King James Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
World English Bible Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Colossians 3:23
American King James And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
American Standard Version whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;
King James And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
World English Bible And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:24
American King James Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
American Standard Version knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.
King James Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
World English Bible knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:25
American King James But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons.
American Standard Version For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
King James But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
World English Bible But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.