Colossians 3:7

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وحينَ كُنتُم مِن أهلِ الدُّنيا كُنتُم تَقتَرِفونَ هذِهِ الآثامَ أيضًا.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is part of Paul's message to the Colossians about their past sinful ways, which they have now left behind. He reminds them that before coming to Christ, they were living in those sins.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you used to play with toys that weren't very nice. One day, someone gave you better toys to play with instead. Paul is saying that's like what happened when these people found Jesus—they stopped playing with the old 'toys' (sins) and got new ones.

السياق التاريخي

The letter of Colossians was written by the apostle Paul in approximately AD 60-62 to a group of Christians living in the city of Colossae. The cultural setting included a mix of Greek philosophy, local religions, and Roman influence.

التطبيق اليوم

Consider a scenario where someone quits smoking after years of addiction. This verse reminds them that while they used to be part of that lifestyle, now they can enjoy a healthier life free from those harmful habits.

المواضيع

• salvation
• repentance
• forgiveness
• transformation
• sin
• new life

آيات ذات صلة

• Ephesians 2:1-3
• Romans 6:1-2
• Galatians 5:19-21
• Titus 3:3-7
• 1 Peter 4:3

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in this verse?

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, is the speaker who wrote the letter to the Colossian believers.

What does it mean to 'walk' in sin?

To 'walk' in something means to live a life that embodies or engages in those actions. Here, Paul refers to living a lifestyle dominated by sinful behaviors.

Why is this verse important for new believers?

This verse serves as a reminder and encouragement for new believers that they have left behind their old ways of life and are now walking in the light of Christ.

Can you give an example of how someone might apply this verse to their daily life?

Someone could use this verse to reflect on past behaviors they've given up since becoming a Christian, like gossiping or lying, and focus on living according to new values.