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         <div class="label">3</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Living as Those Made Alive in Christ</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="COL.3.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="COL.3.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="COL.3.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="COL.3.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">When Christ, who is your</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">3:4 </span><span class="ft">Some manuscripts </span><span class="fqa">our</span></span></span><span class="content"> life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="COL.3.4"></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="COL.3.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="COL.3.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">3:6 </span><span class="ft">Some early manuscripts </span><span class="fqa">coming on those who are disobedient</span></span></span><span class="content"> </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="COL.3.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="COL.3.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="COL.3.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="COL.3.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="COL.3.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="COL.3.11"></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="COL.3.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Therefore, as God&#8217;s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="COL.3.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="COL.3.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="COL.3.14"></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="COL.3.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="COL.3.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="COL.3.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Instructions for Christian Households</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="COL.3.17"></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="COL.3.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="COL.3.18"></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="COL.3.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="COL.3.19"></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="COL.3.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="COL.3.20"></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="COL.3.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Fathers,</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">3:21 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">Parents</span></span></span><span class="content"> do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="COL.3.21"></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="COL.3.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">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. </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="COL.3.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="COL.3.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. </span></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="COL.3.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">13</div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">A wise son heeds his father&#8217;s instruction,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"><span class="content">but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.13.1"></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"><span class="content">but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.13.2"></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"><span class="content">but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.13.3"></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">A sluggard&#8217;s appetite is never filled,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"><span class="content">but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.13.4"></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">The righteous hate what is false,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="content">but the wicked make themselves a stench</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"><span class="content">and bring shame on themselves.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.13.5"></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">Righteousness guards the person of integrity,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"><span class="content">but wickedness overthrows the sinner.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.13.6"></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"><span class="content">another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.13.7"></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">A person&#8217;s riches may ransom their life,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"><span class="content">but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.13.8"></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">The light of the righteous shines brightly,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"><span class="content">but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.13.9"></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Where there is strife, there is pride,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"><span class="content">but wisdom is found in those who take advice.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.13.10"></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Dishonest money dwindles away,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"><span class="content">but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.13.11"></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Hope deferred makes the heart sick,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"><span class="content">but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.13.12"></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"><span class="content">but whoever respects a command is rewarded.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.13.13"></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"><span class="content">turning a person from the snares of death.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.13.14"></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">Good judgment wins favor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"><span class="content">but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">13:15 </span><span class="ft">Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.13.15"></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">All who are prudent act with</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class="body"><span class="fr">13:16 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">prudent protect themselves through</span></span></span><span class="content"> knowledge,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"><span class="content">but fools expose their folly.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.13.16"></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">A wicked messenger falls into trouble,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"><span class="content">but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.13.17"></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"><span class="content">but whoever heeds correction is honored.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.13.18"></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"><span class="content">but fools detest turning from evil.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.13.19"></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">Walk with the wise and become wise,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"><span class="content">for a companion of fools suffers harm.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.13.20"></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Trouble pursues the sinner,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"><span class="content">but the righteous are rewarded with good things.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.13.21"></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">A good person leaves an inheritance for their children&#8217;s children,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"><span class="content">but a sinner&#8217;s wealth is stored up for the righteous.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.13.22"></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">An unplowed field produces food for the poor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"><span class="content">but injustice sweeps it away.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.13.23"></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">Whoever spares the rod hates their children,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"><span class="content">but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.13.24"></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.13.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">The righteous eat to their hearts&#8217; content,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.13.25"><span class="content">but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.</span></span></div><div class="b"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.13.25"></span></div>
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      <div class="chapter ch4" data-usfm="EPH.4.1+EPH.4.2+EPH.4.3">
         <div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="EPH.4.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="EPH.4.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="EPH.4.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. </span></span></div>
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