2. Focus your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
3. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Messiah in God.
4. When Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him, in glory!
5. Therefore, put to death what is earthly in you—sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed—for that is idolatry.
6. Because of such things God’s wrath is coming upon the sons of disobedience.
7. At one time you also walked in these ways, when you used to live in these ways.
8. But now, set them all aside—anger, rage, malice, slander, and foul language out of your mouth.
9. Do not lie to one another. After all, you have taken off the old self with its practices