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Colossians 3:5
Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a mortify members that is traced in workplaces and streets. Colossians 3:5: notice "which" and "put". Entrust mortify members in hospitality and listening—make holiness concrete.

Context

In Colossians (Epistle/Letter), naming mortify members. 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. Introductions to Colossians often note: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view.

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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