Colossians 3:6

For on account of these things, the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 that are on the earth; whoredom, impurity, and the passions, and evil concupiscence, and avarice which is idolatry.

7And in these things ye also formerly walked, when ye lived in them.

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Cross References

Romans 1:18For the wrath of God from heaven is revealed against all the iniquity and wickedness of men, who hold the truth in iniquity.

Ephesians 5:6Let no man deceive you with vain words; for it is on account of these things that the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.

2 Peter 2:14having eyes that are full of adultery, and sins that never end; seducing unstable souls; and having a heart exercised in cupidity; children of malediction:

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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