Colossians 3:6
It is for these things that the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. + 3:6 Some versions read, It is for these things that the wrath of God is coming .
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
In Context
7It is in these things that you also once walked when you lived in them.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:4Whom are you merrily mocking? 1 Against whom are you opening the mouth and sticking out the tongue? 1 Are you not children of rebellion, children of deceit? 1
Romans 1:18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people, who through unrighteousness hold back the truth.
Ephesians 5:6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the anger of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.
2 Peter 2:14They have eyes full of adultery, they are never satisfied with sin. They entice unstable souls into wrongdoing, and they have their hearts trained in covetousness. They are cursed children!
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 →