Colossians 3:6

on account of which things the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

In Context

5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

7in which ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things.

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Cross References

Romans 1:18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness[1:18];

Ephesians 5:6Let no one deceive you with vain words; for because of these things comes the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of the adulteress, and that cease not from sin; alluring unstable souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of a curse;

Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:6-8

Necessity of Mortifying Sin. ( a. d. 62.) 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. The apostle exhorts the Colossians to the mortification of sin, the great hindrance to seeking the things which are above. Since it is our duty to set our affections… Read the whole commentary →

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