Colossians 3:6

for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience;

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 on the earth, fornication, impurity, the vile passion, evil concupiscence, and insatiable desire, which is idolatry:

7in which ye also walked formerly when ye lived among them:

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Cross References

Romans 1:18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding back the truth in unrighteousness.

Ephesians 5:6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things, the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.

2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of adultery, and insatiable of sin; ensnaring souls of no stability; having a heart practised in all the wiles of covetousness; children for 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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