{"id":3293,"date":"2024-07-04T15:33:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibleverses.guide\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2024-07-04T15:11:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T09:41:40","slug":"colossians-315-esv-and-let-the-peace-of-christ-rule-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bibleverses.guide\/colossians-315-esv-and-let-the-peace-of-christ-rule-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Colossians 3:15 ESV: And let the peace of Christ rule in"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colossians 3:15 ESV Context<\/h2>\n

In Colossians 1:1\u20132, we learn that the book is a letter to the Christians at Colossae written by Paul and Timothy.<\/p>\n

The church at Colossae started while Paul was in Ephesus, so while he may have never visited Colossae, Paul feels a sense of pastorship toward the people there.<\/p>\n

He writes a letter with Timothy (some scholars believe Timothy was transcribing for Paul) to encourage the Colossians in their newfound faith and to provide instructions on living a Christlike life.<\/p>\n

Chapter 3 focuses on specific ways to \u201cput on the new self\u201d and change their behavior from \u201cthe old self\u201d (3:9) now that they have Christ.<\/p>\n

Verses 8\u201316 focus on being Christlike in relationships with others\u2014Paul and Timothy instruct the Colossians to be kind, and humble, and to forgive one another.<\/p>\n

Read and Learn More 100 Bible Verses To Overcome Worry and Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Colossians 3:15 ESV Meaning<\/h2>\n

Because of the context of the previous few verses, verse 15 continues the theme of loving and getting along with others. If we allow \u201cthe peace of Christ\u201d to rule our hearts, we will be able to achieve unity with other believers.<\/p>\n

In order for our relationships to be transformed by this peace, the peace needs to first rule in us and over our thought life.<\/p>\n

In the same way that having Christ\u2019s peace rule our hearts changes how we interact with others, having Christ\u2019s peace also changes how we interact with ourselves and respond to the world around us.<\/p>\n

\"Colossians<\/p>\n

If we are focused on the peace Christ has given us, everything else that flows out of us\u2014our thoughts, words, and actions \u2014will have an undertone of peace rather than an undertone of fear or worry.<\/p>\n

This is the image Paul instructs us to strive toward.<\/p>\n

Colossians 3:15 ESV Application<\/h2>\n

Stress, worry, and anxiety (and the innumerable situations that cause those things) threaten to upend the peace in our hearts, but Paul encourages us to allow the peace of Christ to live in our hearts even still.<\/p>\n

If our thoughts are normally a chaotic collection of worries throughout the day, focusing on this peace and the hope of being Christlike can help us combat those thoughts.<\/p>\n

Achieving peace is not an easy goal, but it is possible with the new life that we have in Christ.<\/p>\n

The verse ends with the simple yet powerful directive to \u201cbe thankful.\u201d Gratefulness is often a common tactic used to combat worry or negative thinking, and for good reason\u2014it works!<\/p>\n

If we are focused on thanking God for the ways in which he has provided, our focus is not on our worries. This is not only a useful technique toward healthy thinking\u2014being thankful is a biblical mandate.<\/p>\n

Creating a lifestyle of thankfulness can help us obtain the peace of Christ that Paul speaks of.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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