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  1. Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
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  4. Why didn't Paul tell Christian slaveowners to free their slaves (Col. 4:1)?
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Question by Michael J , Self taught Bible enthusiast

How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?

I am using NRSVue which has "person of God" and NRSV " everyone who belongs to God" in 2 Timothy 3:17. The stylistic choice of avoiding the generic masculine...

2 Timothy 3:17

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Question by Michael J , Self taught Bible enthusiast

What does Galatians 3:21 mean?

What does this verse mean? Does it say that the law could never give life or that the law is not unable to give life? Compare (NLT) If the law could gi...

8 days ago • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?

→ Colossians 3:25 "For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality."

9 days ago • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why didn't Paul tell Christian slaveowners to free their slaves (Col. 4:1)?

Colossians 4:1 "Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."

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Does this command in Colossians 3:22 perpetuate the institution of slavery?

Colossians 3:22 "Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart,...

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Question by Anonymous
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What does "Obey your parents, pleasing the Lord" mean in Colossians 3:18-4:6?

Esp. Colossians 3:20 - 21 Rules for Christian Households 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not pr...

Colossians 3:18 - 4:1

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Question by Anonymous
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What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?

Psalm 99:9 in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV / NRSVUE) reads: "Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is h...

October 18 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?

Romans 5:9 ESV Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.

October 17 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does "provoke" mean in Colossians 3:21?

Colossians 3:21 Rules for Christian Households 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

October 15 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Patrick Ledanois

What does Paul mean by “in the coming ages”?

Ephesians 2:7

1 Vote • October 09 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Gavin Lawrie

What does “what is sown” mean?

1 Vote • October 07 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Mona Tillman

Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?

Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.

October 04 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15

I.e. What are ways to show gratitude in tough times? Colossians 3:15 MEV 15 Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your h...

1 Vote • October 02 2026 • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Question by Anonymous
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What does "complaint" mean in Colossians 3:13?

"Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you al...

Colossians 3:1 - 25

September 18 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who could live in God's house? (Psalm 65:4)

Psalm 65:4 4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness...

September 18 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How harmful can words be? (Psalm 64:3-6)

(Psa. 64:3-6) 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly...

Psalms 64:1 - 10

September 18 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Daniel Veler

Will the false Christ be from the tribe of Judah?

Israel is looking for their Messiah to come. Will he have to fulfill the prophecy that was written about Jesus? Like being from the tribe of Judah. Born in B...

Revelation 13:1 - 10

1 Vote • September 15 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Galen Neighbors

Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?

Revelation 4:1 - 8

1 Vote • September 11 2026 • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What do "compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience" mean (Col. 3:12)?

12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

September 09 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What did Paul mean by his command, put on "compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience"?

Colossians 3:12 Put On the New Self 12 Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience...

September 07 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees"?

What does the verse talk about?

Hebrews 12:12

September 07 2026 • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to be "holy and beloved" according to Colossians 3:12?

Colossians 3:12 "Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience."

September 05 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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If believers have already put on the new self, why would it still need renewal?

Verse 10 says the new self "is being renewed". (Colossians 3:10 -- "and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of...

September 02 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is the meaning of the clothing imagery (i.e., the “have put off” and “have been clothed”)?

Colossians 3:9-10 Relate it to the "old man" and the "new man." 3:9 "Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices ...

Colossians 3:1 - 25

September 01 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22

Ephesians 4:22 in the New International Version (NIV) reads: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei...

Ephesians 4:1 - 32

September 01 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)

Proverbs 14: 29 NIV = "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

Proverbs 14:1 - 35

September 01 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How can I practice truthfulness in challenging situations this week?

Colossians 3:9 " Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."

September 01 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?

Colossians 3:9 "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."

August 31 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?

. Psalm 32:10 NKJV "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him."

August 30 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does "Christ is all, and in all" mean in Colossians 3:11?

--> Colossians 3:11 "Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all."

August 28 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?

For what reasons does Paul command the Colossian church to "get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins" (Col...

August 28 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)

Colossians 3:5"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry...

August 28 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?

“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” (Proverbs 14:1)

August 27 2026 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does the Bible say about contempt toward a spouse?

Contempt for a spouse is a major issue today and is considered by relationship experts to be the single greatest predictor of divorce. Signs of Contempt...

August 26 2026 • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20

While Paul told children to obey their parents in everything, Jesus said, “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me” (Matt. 10:37). Sur...

August 25 2026 • 4 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?

Colossians 3:3 "For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." I ask this now because I see a connection between v. 2 and v. 3: "for y...

August 25 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Question by Anonymous
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How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.

How do I forgive her for both the original sin and for keeping the truth from me all these years?

August 24 2026 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up