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Colossians 3
The 2026 edition cites 12 passages touching Colossians 3, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
Colossians 3:1-2
1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 53
Christ was exalted in his ascension, in that having after his resurrection often appeared unto and conversed with his apostles, speaking to them of the things…
Colossians 3:2
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 105
The sins forbidden in the first commandment are atheism, in denying, or not having a God; idolatry, in having or worshiping more gods than one, or any with, or…
- LC 142
The sins forbidden in the eighth commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, are, theft, robbery, man-stealing, and receiving any thing that is…
Colossians 3:4
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 33.1
The return of our Lord to earth is clearly taught in Scripture. He made many promises to return. His coming will be personal and visible. He will come in glory…
Colossians 3:5
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Cited by 5 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 5
- LC 99
For the right understanding of the ten commandments, these rules are to be observed: 1. That the law is perfect, and bindeth every one to full conformity in…
- LC 105
The sins forbidden in the first commandment are atheism, in denying, or not having a God; idolatry, in having or worshiping more gods than one, or any with, or…
- LC 139
The sins forbidden in the seventh commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, are, adultery, fornication, rape, incest, sodomy, and all unnatural…
- LC 148
The sins forbidden in the tenth commandment are, discontentment with our own estate; envying, and grieving at the good of our neighbor, together with all…
- LC 151
Sins receive their aggravations, 1. From the persons offending: if they be of riper age, greater experience or grace, eminent for profession, gifts, place…
Colossians 3:9
9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 145
The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as our own, especially in public…
Colossians 3:10
10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 4.2
After God had made all other creatures, He created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, endued with knowledge, righteousness, and true…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 17
After God had made all other creatures, he created man, male and female; formed the body of the man of the dust of the ground, and the woman of the rib of the…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 10
God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.
Colossians 3:12-13
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 135
The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavours, to preserve the life of ourselves and others by resisting all…
Colossians 3:16
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Cited by 5 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 1.8
The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it…
- CF 21.5
The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear; the sound preaching and conscionable hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith…
Testimony of the RPCNA 3
- T 20.4
Conscience is a sense of right and wrong by which one evaluates his own thoughts and behavior. When one follows his conscience, he feels a measure of…
- T 21.5
Singing God’s praise is part of public worship in which the whole congregation should join. The Book of Psalms, consisting of inspired psalms, hymns and songs…
- T 30.3
There are many ways provided by the Lord to deal with offenses in the Church. Christians have a responsibility to admonish one another in the Lord. Some…
Colossians 3:17
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 21.2
Religious worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to Him alone; not to angels, saints, or any other creature: and since the fall…
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 112
The third commandment requires, that the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths, vows, lots, his works, and…
- LC 181
The sinfulness of man, and his distance from God by reason thereof, being so great, as that we can have no access into his presence without a mediator; and…
Colossians 3:18-21
18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 24.13
Family administration involves mutual responsibility. The exchange or confusion of roles in the family in ordinary circumstances results in God’s displeasure…
Colossians 3:19
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 129
It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love, pray for, and bless their inferiors…
Colossians 3:21
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 99
For the right understanding of the ten commandments, these rules are to be observed: 1. That the law is perfect, and bindeth every one to full conformity in…
- LC 130
The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them, an inordinate seeking of themselves, their own glory, ease, profit, or pleasure…