Kolosser 3
Neue Genfer Übersetzung
Das neue Leben: ein Leben mit dem auferstandenen Christus
3 Da ihr nun also zusammen mit Christus auferweckt worden seid, sollt ihr euch ganz auf die himmlische Welt ausrichten, in der[a] Christus ´auf dem Ehrenplatz` an Gottes rechter Seite sitzt. 2 Richtet eure Gedanken auf das, was im Himmel ist[b], nicht auf das, was zur irdischen Welt gehört. 3 Denn ihr seid ´dieser Welt gegenüber` gestorben, und euer neues Leben ist ein Leben mit Christus in der Gegenwart Gottes. Jetzt ist dieses Leben den Blicken der Menschen verborgen[c]; 4 doch wenn Christus, euer Leben, in seiner Herrlichkeit erscheint, wird sichtbar werden, dass ihr an seiner Herrlichkeit teilhabt[d].
Als Christ leben: Was keinen Platz mehr hat …
5 Tötet daher, was in den verschiedenen Bereichen eures Lebens noch zu dieser Welt gehört[e]: sexuelle Unmoral, Schamlosigkeit, ungezügelte Leidenschaft, böses Verlangen und die Habgier (Habgier ist nichts anderes als Götzendienst). 6 Wegen dieser Dinge bricht Gottes Zorn über die herein, die nicht bereit sind, ihm zu gehorchen[f].
7 Auch ihr habt euch früher so verhalten[g]; euer ganzes Leben wurde von diesen Dingen bestimmt. 8 Doch jetzt legt das alles ab, auch Zorn, Aufbrausen, Bosheit und Verleumdung[h]; kein gemeines[i] Wort darf über eure Lippen kommen. 9 Belügt einander nicht mehr! Ihr habt doch das alte Gewand ausgezogen[j] – den alten Menschen mit seinen Verhaltensweisen – 10 und habt das neue Gewand angezogen – den neuen, von Gott erschaffenen Menschen, der fortwährend erneuert wird, damit ihr ´Gott[k]` immer besser kennen lernt und seinem Bild ähnlich werdet[l].
11 Was diesen neuen Menschen betrifft, spielt es keine Rolle mehr, ob jemand Grieche oder Jude ist, beschnitten oder unbeschnitten, ungebildet oder sogar unzivilisiert[m], Sklave oder freier Bürger. Das Einzige, was zählt, ist Christus; er ist alles in allen.[n]
… und was neu dazu gehört
12 Geschwister, ihr seid von Gott erwählt, ihr gehört zu seinem heiligen Volk, ihr seid von Gott geliebt. Darum kleidet euch nun in tiefes Mitgefühl, in Freundlichkeit[o], Bescheidenheit[p], Rücksichtnahme[q] und Geduld. 13 Geht nachsichtig miteinander um[r] und vergebt einander, wenn einer dem anderen etwas vorzuwerfen hat. Genauso, wie der Herr euch vergeben hat, sollt auch ihr einander vergeben.
14 Vor allem aber bekleidet euch mit der Liebe; sie ist das Band, das euch zu einer vollkommenen Einheit zusammenschließt[s].
15 Der Frieden, der von Christus kommt, regiere euer Herz und alles, was ihr tut! Als Glieder eines Leibes seid ihr dazu berufen, miteinander in diesem Frieden zu leben.[t] Und seid voll Dankbarkeit ´gegenüber Gott`!
16 Lasst die Botschaft von Christus bei euch ihren ganzen Reichtum entfalten[u]. Unterrichtet einander ´in der Lehre Christi` und zeigt einander den rechten Weg; tut es mit der ganzen Weisheit, ´die Gott euch gegeben hat`. Singt Psalmen, Lobgesänge und von Gottes Geist eingegebene Lieder[v]; singt sie dankbar[w] und aus tiefstem Herzen zur Ehre Gottes. 17 Alles, was ihr sagt, und alles, was ihr tut, soll im Namen von Jesus, dem Herrn, geschehen, und dankt dabei Gott, dem Vater, durch ihn.
Das neue Leben und die zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen
18 Ihr Frauen, ordnet euch euren Männern unter; so ist es für Frauen angemessen, die sich zum Herrn bekennen[x]. 19 Ihr Männer, liebt eure Frauen und geht nicht rücksichtslos mit ihnen um[y].
20 Ihr Kinder, gehorcht euren Eltern in allem, denn daran hat der Herr, dem ihr gehört, Freude[z]. 21 Ihr Väter, seid mit euren Kindern nicht übermäßig streng[aa], denn damit erreicht ihr nur, dass sie mutlos werden.
22 Ihr Sklaven, gehorcht in allem euren irdischen Herren. Tut es nicht nur, wenn sie euch beobachten[ab] – als ginge es darum, Menschen zu gefallen. Gehorcht ihnen vielmehr mit aufrichtigem Herzen und aus Ehrfurcht vor dem Herrn. 23 Worin auch immer eure Arbeit besteht – tut sie mit ganzer Hingabe, denn ´letztlich` dient ihr nicht Menschen, sondern dem Herrn. 24 Ihr könnt sicher sein, dass ihr von ihm einen Lohn bekommt – das Erbe, ´das er im Himmel für euch bereithält`. Darum dient ihm[ac], Christus, dem Herrn! 25 Denn auch der, der Unrecht tut, wird einen Lohn empfangen – den Lohn für sein Unrecht. Gott ist ein unbestechlicher Richter.[ad]
Footnotes
- Kolosser 3:1 W sollt ihr das suchen, was droben ist, wo.
- Kolosser 3:2 W was droben ist.
- Kolosser 3:3 W und euer Leben ist verborgen mit Christus in Gott.
- Kolosser 3:4 W doch wenn Christus, euer (aL(2) unser) Leben, offenbart wird, dann werdet auch ihr mit ihm offenbart werden in Herrlichkeit.
- Kolosser 3:5 W Tötet daher die Glieder, die auf der Erde sind.
- Kolosser 3:6 W kommt Gottes Zorn über die Söhne des Ungehorsams. AL(1) ohne über die Söhne des Ungehorsams.
- Kolosser 3:7 Od habt früher zu ihnen (den Ungehorsamen) gezählt.
- Kolosser 3:8 Od Beleidigung. Od Gotteslästerung.
- Kolosser 3:8 Od obszönes.
- Kolosser 3:9 Aü Belügt einander nicht mehr, sondern zieht das alte Gewand aus. Entsprechend dann in Vers 10: und zieht das neue Gewand an.
- Kolosser 3:10 Od Christus.
- Kolosser 3:10 Vergleiche 1. Mose 1,26.27. Od und dem ähnlich werdet, der Gottes Ebenbild ist, ´Christus`.
- Kolosser 3:11 W Barbar oder Skythe. Als Barbaren bezeichneten die Griechen Völker, die nicht unter dem Einfluss der griechischen Kultur standen und daher in ihren Augen ungebildet und unzivilisiert waren. Die Skythen (Nomadenstämme im Nordosten Griechenlands) galten als die Barbaren schlechthin.
- Kolosser 3:11 W
Da ist nicht Grieche oder Jude … Sklave oder freier Bürger, sondern alles und in allen Christus. - Kolosser 3:12 Od Güte.
- Kolosser 3:12 Od Demut.
- Kolosser 3:12 Od Nachsicht/Sanftmut.
- Kolosser 3:13 W Ertragt einander.
- Kolosser 3:14 Od sie ist das vollkommene Band. Od
Und darüber (über die anderen Kleidungsstücke) zieht die Liebe an; sie ist das Band, das alles (die neuen Kleidungsstücke) zusammenhält und vervollständigt. - Kolosser 3:15 W
Und der Frieden Christi regiere in euren Herzen, zu dem ihr auch berufen worden seid in einem Leib. - Kolosser 3:16 W bei euch in reichem Maß wohnen.
- Kolosser 3:16 Od und geistliche Lieder.
- Kolosser 3:16 Od singt sie so, wie Gottes Gnade sie (euch) schenkt. Od singt sie, weil Gott euch seine Gnade geschenkt hat. W singt sie mit Dank / aufgrund der Gnade.
- Kolosser 3:18 W so ist es im Herrn angemessen.
- Kolosser 3:19 Od und seid ihnen gegenüber nicht gereizt.
- Kolosser 3:20 W denn das ist wohlgefällig im Herrn.
- Kolosser 3:21 W reizt eure Kinder nicht.
- Kolosser 3:22 Od nicht, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf euch zu ziehen. W nicht mit Augendienerei.
- Kolosser 3:24 Od Denn ´in Wirklichkeit` dient ihr ihm. Das griechische Wort für dienen wird auch mit Sklave sein übersetzt.
- Kolosser 3:25 W Es gibt kein Ansehen der Person.
Colossians 3
King James Version
3 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.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
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.
8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
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.
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
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.
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.
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.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Colossians 3
New International Version
Living as Those Made Alive in Christ
3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,(A) set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.(B) 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.(C) 3 For you died,(D) and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life,(E) appears,(F) then you also will appear with him in glory.(G)
5 Put to death,(H) therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature:(I) sexual immorality,(J) impurity, lust, evil desires and greed,(K) which is idolatry.(L) 6 Because of these, the wrath of God(M) is coming.[b] 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.(N) 8 But now you must also rid yourselves(O) of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander,(P) and filthy language from your lips.(Q) 9 Do not lie to each other,(R) since you have taken off your old self(S) with its practices 10 and have put on the new self,(T) which is being renewed(U) in knowledge in the image of its Creator.(V) 11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew,(W) circumcised or uncircumcised,(X) barbarian, Scythian, slave or free,(Y) but Christ is all,(Z) and is in all.
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(AA) with compassion, kindness, humility,(AB) gentleness and patience.(AC) 13 Bear with each other(AD) and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.(AE) 14 And over all these virtues put on love,(AF) which binds them all together in perfect unity.(AG)
15 Let the peace of Christ(AH) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(AI) you were called to peace.(AJ) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(AK) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(AL) through psalms,(AM) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(AN) 17 And whatever you do,(AO) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(AP) to God the Father through him.
Instructions for Christian Households(AQ)
18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands,(AR) as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers,[c] do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance(AS) from the Lord as a reward.(AT) It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.(AU)
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:4 Some manuscripts our
- Colossians 3:6 Some early manuscripts coming on those who are disobedient
- Colossians 3:21 Or Parents
Colossians 3
New King James Version
Not Carnality but Christ
3 If then you were (A)raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, (B)where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the (C)earth. 3 (D)For you died, (E)and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 (F)When Christ who is (G)our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in (H)glory.
5 (I)Therefore put to death (J)your members which are on the earth: (K)fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, (L)which is idolatry. 6 (M)Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon (N)the sons of disobedience, 7 (O)in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
8 (P)But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who (Q)is renewed in knowledge (R)according to the image of Him who (S)created him, 11 where there is neither (T)Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, (U)but Christ is all and in all.
Character of the New Man
12 Therefore, (V)as the elect of God, holy and beloved, (W)put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 (X)bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 (Y)But above all these things (Z)put on love, which is the (AA)bond of perfection. 15 And let (AB)the peace of God rule in your hearts, (AC)to which also you were called (AD)in one body; and (AE)be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another (AF)in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And (AG)whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
The Christian Home(AH)
18 (AI)Wives, submit to your own husbands, (AJ)as is fitting in the Lord.
19 (AK)Husbands, love your wives and do not be (AL)bitter toward them.
20 (AM)Children, obey your parents (AN)in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
21 (AO)Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
22 (AP)Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 (AQ)And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 (AR)knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; (AS)for[a] you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and (AT)there is no partiality.
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:24 NU omits for
Colossians 3
English Standard Version
Put On the New Self
3 (A)If then you have been raised with Christ, seek (B)the things that are above, where Christ is, (C)seated at the right hand of God. 2 (D)Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For (E)you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ (F)who is your[a] life (G)appears, then you also will appear with him (H)in glory.
5 (I)Put to death therefore (J)what is earthly in you:[b] (K)sexual immorality, impurity, (L)passion, evil desire, and covetousness, (M)which is idolatry. 6 (N)On account of these the wrath of God is coming.[c] 7 (O)In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now (P)you must put them all away: (Q)anger, wrath, malice, (R)slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. 9 (S)Do not lie to one another, seeing that (T)you have put off (U)the old self[d] with its practices 10 and (V)have put on (W)the new self, (X)which is being renewed in knowledge (Y)after the image of (Z)its creator. 11 (AA)Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave,[e] free; but Christ is (AB)all, and in all.
12 (AC)Put on then, as (AD)God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, (AE)compassionate hearts, (AF)kindness, (AG)humility, meekness, and patience, 13 (AH)bearing with one another and, (AI)if one has a complaint against another, (AJ)forgiving each other; (AK)as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on (AL)love, which (AM)binds everything together in (AN)perfect harmony. 15 And let (AO)the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called (AP)in one body. And (AQ)be thankful. 16 Let (AR)the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, (AS)singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, (AT)with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And (AU)whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, (AV)giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Rules for Christian Households
18 (AW)Wives, submit to your husbands, as (AX)is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and (AY)do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents (AZ)in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Bondservants, obey (BA)in everything those who are your earthly masters,[f] not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 (BB)Whatever you do, work heartily, (BC)as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord (BD)you will receive the inheritance as your reward. (BE)You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:4 Some manuscripts our
- Colossians 3:5 Greek therefore your members that are on the earth
- Colossians 3:6 Some manuscripts add upon the sons of disobedience
- Colossians 3:9 Greek man; also as supplied in verse 10
- Colossians 3:11 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; likewise for Bondservants in verse 22
- Colossians 3:22 Or your masters according to the flesh
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