1 If then you were ^araised with Christ, seek those things which are above, ^bwhere Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.  ‡

2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the ^aearth.  ‡

3 ^aFor you died, ^band your life is hidden with Christ in God.  ‡

4 ^aWhen Christ who is ^bour life appears, then you also will appear with Him in ^cglory.  ‡

5 ^aTherefore put to death ^byour members which are on the earth: ^cfornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, ^dwhich is idolatry.  ‡

6 ^aBecause of these things the wrath of God is coming upon ^bthe sons of disobedience,  ‡