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Colossians 3:1
If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a risen christ that is traced in conflict and celebration. Colossians 3:1: notice "christ" and "were". Practice risen christ in hospitality and listening—make holiness concrete.

Context

In Colossians (Epistle/Letter), naming risen christ. Placed in ch. 3, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Colossians with Paul. Colossians is frequently described this way: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Date: AD 60–80. This verse leans into apostolic community.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46