Colossians 3:6

for which things the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, disorderly passion, evil concupiscence, and insatiable desire, which is indeed idolatry:

7In which ye also formerly walked, when ye lived among them.

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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 withhold the truth in unrighteousness;

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

2 Peter 2:14having eyes full of adultery, and which cannot be restrained from sin: ensnaring unstable souls, and having a heart practised in rapine; cursed people:

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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