New International Version Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. New Living Translation In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. English Standard Version Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. Berean Standard Bible Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. Berean Literal Bible where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all. King James Bible Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. New King James Version where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all. New American Standard Bible a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, and free, but Christ is all, and in all. NASB 1995 a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. NASB 1977 —a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. Legacy Standard Bible a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, and freeman, but Christ is all and in all. Amplified Bible a renewal in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, [nor between nations whether] barbarian or Scythian, [nor in status whether] slave or free, but Christ is all, and in all [so believers are equal in Christ, without distinction]. Berean Annotated Bible Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian (foreigner), Scythian, slave {doulos}, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. Christian Standard Bible In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all. Holman Christian Standard Bible In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all. American Standard Version where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. Contemporary English Version It doesn't matter if you are a Greek or a Jew, or if you are circumcised or not. You may even be a barbarian or a Scythian, and you may be a slave or a free person. Yet Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. English Revised Version where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman: but Christ is all, and in all. GOD'S WORD® Translation Where this happens, there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, uncivilized person, slave, or free person. Instead, Christ is everything and in everything. Good News Translation As a result, there is no longer any distinction between Gentiles and Jews, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarians, savages, slaves, and free, but Christ is all, Christ is in all. International Standard Version In him there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free person. Instead, the Messiah is all and in all. NET Bible Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all. New Heart English Bible where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. Webster's Bible Translation Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Weymouth New Testament In that new creation there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free man, but Christ is everything and is in all of us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHere there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. World English Bible where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, or free person; but Christ is all, and in all. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhere there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, servant, freeman, but Christ [is] all and in all. Berean Literal Bible where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all. Young's Literal Translation where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, servant, freeman -- but the all and in all -- Christ. Smith's Literal Translation Where no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, servant, free: but Christ all things, and in all. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhere there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, bond nor free. But Christ is all, and in all. Catholic Public Domain Version where there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, servant nor free. Instead, Christ is everything, in everyone. New American Bible Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all and in all. New Revised Standard Version In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhere there is neither Jew nor Syrian, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Greek nor barbarian, slave nor freeman; but Christ is all and in all men. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Where there is neither Jew nor Aramaean, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision, neither Greeks nor Barbarians, neither Servant nor Freeman, but The Messiah is all and in every person. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentin which new creation there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all and in all. Godbey New Testament where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: but Christ is all things, and in all. Haweis New Testament Where there is no difference whether a man be Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian or Scythian, slave or freeman: but Christ is all and in all. Mace New Testament by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. Weymouth New Testament In that new creation there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free man, but Christ is everything and is in all of us. Worrell New Testament where there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. Worsley New Testament Wherein there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free: but Christ is all and in all. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Putting on the New Self…10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. 12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.… Cross References Here there is no Greek or Jew, Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, Ephesians 2:14-16 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. circumcised or uncircumcised, Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. 1 Corinthians 7:19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts. Romans 2:28-29 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. / No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. barbarian, Scythian, Romans 1:14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. 1 Corinthians 14:11 If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me. Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. slave, or free, Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 7:21-22 Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Philemon 1:15-16 For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— / no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord. but Christ is all and is in all. Ephesians 1:23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. there. Psalm 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. Isaiah 19:23-25 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians… Isaiah 49:6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. circumcision. 1 Corinthians 7:19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. Barbarian. Acts 28:2,4 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold… Romans 1:14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 1 Corinthians 14:11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. bond. 1 Corinthians 7:21,22 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather… Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. but. Colossians 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 1 Corinthians 1:29,30 That no flesh should glory in his presence… 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; … and. Jump to Previous Barbarian Bond Bondservant Christ Circumcised Circumcision Creation Distinction Division Foreigner Free Freeman Greek Jew Nations New Renewal Slave Uncircumcised UncircumcisionJump to Next Barbarian Bond Bondservant Christ Circumcised Circumcision Creation Distinction Division Foreigner Free Freeman Greek Jew Nations New Renewal Slave Uncircumcised UncircumcisionColossians 3 1. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. He exhorts to holiness; 10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ; 12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties. Here there is no Greek or Jew, Union with Christ creates a people whose deepest identity is no longer determined by ethnic heritage. Jews possessed the covenants, the law, and the promises entrusted to Israel, while Greeks represented the wider Gentile world. Through the gospel, believing Jews and Gentiles are received into one body without either group holding spiritual superiority. Paul teaches the same truth in Galatians 3:28 and Ephesians 2:14–18, where Christ removes the hostility that separated Jew from Gentile. Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek… circumcised or uncircumcised, Circumcision marked Israel’s covenant identity from the days of Abraham. The early church confronted serious disagreement over whether Gentile believers must be circumcised in order to be saved, a matter settled at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. Salvation rests on Christ’s finished work, received by faith, rather than on any physical rite. God seeks the inward renewal described as circumcision of the heart, produced by the Spirit. Gal 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision…… barbarian, Scythian, Greeks used “barbarian” for peoples outside Greek language and culture. Scythians, nomadic peoples from north of the Black Sea, were widely regarded in the Roman world as especially uncivilized and violent. Christ receives those whom society dismisses as culturally inferior. The gospel gathers people from every nation and background into the worship of the true God, anticipating the worldwide kingdom foretold by the prophets. Rom 1:14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks,… slave, or free, Slavery was embedded in Roman economic and social life, and congregations commonly included both enslaved persons and their masters. Christ does not measure a person’s worth by legal status or social rank. Paul applies this reality personally in Philemon, urging Philemon to receive Onesimus not merely as a slave but as a beloved brother. The church is called to live as a family in which every believer belongs to Christ and is honored accordingly. Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free… but Christ is all and is in all. Christ is the supreme treasure, the sufficient Savior, and the shared life of His people. He alone defines their standing before God, and His indwelling presence unites believers who once stood apart. The One through whom all things were created and reconciled now lives in every true believer, forming a new humanity that displays His lordship. Eph 1:23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Persons / Places / Events 1. ColossiansA city in ancient Phrygia, part of modern-day Turkey, where the church addressed in this letter was located. 2. Paul the Apostle The author of the letter to the Colossians, writing to encourage and instruct the believers in Colossae. 3. Greeks and Jews Representing the cultural and religious divide in the early church, with Greeks being Gentiles and Jews being the people of Israel. 4. Barbarians and Scythians Terms used to describe non-Greek-speaking peoples, with Scythians being considered particularly uncivilized. 5. Slaves and Free Social classes within the Roman Empire, highlighting the societal divisions present at the time. Teaching Points Unity in ChristThe verse emphasizes that in Christ, all believers are united, transcending cultural, ethnic, and social barriers. This unity is foundational to the Christian identity. Christ as the Center "Christ is all, and in all" signifies that Christ is the central figure in the life of every believer, and His presence is what unites us. Breaking Down Barriers The gospel calls us to break down barriers and prejudices that divide us, reflecting the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. Identity in Christ Our primary identity is found in Christ, not in our cultural, social, or ethnic backgrounds. This should shape how we view ourselves and others. Living Out Unity Practically, this unity should be evident in how we interact with fellow believers, showing love, respect, and acceptance regardless of differences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Colossians 3:11?2. How does Colossians 3:11 emphasize unity among diverse believers in Christ? 3. What does "Christ is all, and in all" mean for Christian identity? 4. How can Colossians 3:11 guide us in overcoming cultural and social divisions? 5. Which other Scriptures support the unity theme found in Colossians 3:11? 6. How can we apply the message of Colossians 3:11 in our church community? 7. How does Colossians 3:11 challenge cultural and racial divisions within Christianity? 8. What does "Christ is all, and in all" mean in Colossians 3:11? 9. How does Colossians 3:11 address social hierarchies in the church? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Colossians 3? What Does Colossians 3:11 Mean Here there is no Greek or JewColossians 3:11 opens with: “Here there is no Greek or Jew.” In Christ, the age-old division between the covenant people of Israel and the nations is dismantled. • Galatians 3:28 echoes this: “There is neither Jew nor Greek… for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. • Acts 10:34-35 records Peter’s discovery that “God does not show favoritism.” The gospel does not erase Jewish identity or Gentile heritage, but it declares that neither grants a higher standing before God. At the foot of the cross, every culture bows together. Circumcised or uncircumcised The next pair highlights religious ritual: “circumcised or uncircumcised.” • Romans 2:28-29 insists that true circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit. • Ephesians 2:11-13 recalls Gentiles once “without hope,” now “brought near by the blood of Christ.” Physical marks and ceremonies have no power to justify; only the finished work of Jesus does. Believers are accepted because of Him, not because of outward signs. Barbarian, Scythian Paul then reaches for social labels: “barbarian, Scythian.” In the first century, “barbarian” referred to anyone outside the Greco-Roman world, and “Scythian” described a nomadic people viewed as the lowest rung of civilization. • Acts 17:26 declares God “made every nation of men from one blood.” • Revelation 7:9 pictures the redeemed “from every nation and tribe and people and tongue” standing before the throne. Even the most overlooked group is welcomed in Christ. No culture is too crude, no background too rough, for the transforming grace of God. Slave, or free Economic status cannot divide God’s family: “slave, or free.” • 1 Corinthians 12:13 says we “were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free.” • Philemon 16 shows a runaway slave returning “no longer as a slave, but more than a slave—a beloved brother.” The gospel lifts the poor without humiliating the rich, and humbles the powerful without devaluing their worth. In Christ, dignity is bestowed on all. But Christ is all Everything rests on these four words: “Christ is all.” • Philippians 1:21 affirms, “For to me, to live is Christ.” • Colossians 1:17 reminds us that “in Him all things hold together.” Jesus is the sum and substance of the Christian life. He is the believer’s identity, righteousness, hope, and joy. People once defined by labels now derive worth from Him alone. And is in all Finally, Paul states Christ “is in all.” • John 14:23 records Jesus’ promise to make His home with any who love Him. • 2 Corinthians 13:5 urges believers to “test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves. Do you not recognize that Jesus Christ is in you?” Our unity is not a human project; it flows from the indwelling Christ. His presence in every believer makes true fellowship both possible and inevitable. summary Colossians 3:11 sweeps away every dividing line—ethnic, religious, cultural, social—by centering all things on Jesus Christ. The gospel proclaims equal need, equal grace, and equal access to God for all who believe. Christ alone defines us, lives within us, and binds us together as one new humanity. (11) Where there is neither . . .—This passage naturally suggests comparison with Galatians 3:28. “There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither bond nor free; there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Jesus Christ.” In comparing the passages (passing by the insertion here of “circumcision nor uncircumcision,” which is simply explanatory of “Jew nor Greek”) we notice in this—(1) The insertion of “barbarian, Scythian.” This insertion is clearly intended to rebuke that pride of intellect, contemptuous of the unlearned, which lay at the root of Gnosticism. The “barbarian” was simply the foreigner (comp. 1Corinthians 14:11); the “Scythian” was the savage, towards whom the contempt implied for the “barbarian” assumed explicitness, and reached its climax. (2) The omission of “male nor female.” In the Oriental society, as in Galatia, the dignity of women needed to be asserted against supposed inferiority. In Greek or Græcised society, as at Corinth, Ephesus, and Colossæ, the new “freedom” of the gospel was apt to be abused to license; hence it was rather the “subjection” of women which needed to be suggested. (Comp. 1Corinthians 11:3-16; 1Corinthians 14:34-35; Ephesians 5:22-24; and 1Timothy 2:11-15...Verse 11. - Where there is (or, can be) no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman (Galatians 3:28; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:14-18; Ephesians 4:25; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 15:5-12; Philemon 1:15, 16; John 17:20-23; Luke 22:24-27; John 13:12-17). That ἔνι means "can be," "negativing, not merely the fact, but the possibility," is doubtful in view of 1 Corinthians 6:5 (Revised Text). "In Christ" these distinctions are non-existent. There is no place for them. These and the following words indicate the sphere, as "unto knowledge" the end, and "after the image" the ideal or norm, of the progressive renewal to be effected in the Colossian believer. It can be carried on only where and so far as these distinctions are set aside. The "new man" knows nothing of them. The enmity between Greek and Jew being removed, the malice and falsehood that grew out of it will disappear (vers. 8, 9: comp. Romans 15:7; Ephesians 4:25). In Galatians 3:28 "Jew" stands first, and the distinction of sex is added. The distinctions here enumerated appear as looked at from the Greek side. Only here in the New Testament does "Greek" precede "Jew" (comp. Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 12:13, etc.). "Barbarian" (Romans 1:14) and "Scythian" (only here in the New Testament) are together opposed to "Greek," and imply want of culture rather than alien nationality, the Scythian being the rudest of barbarians (see Lightfoot's full note). Such terms of contempt would, in Asia Minor, be commonly applied by Greeks to the native population. The party who affected philosophic culture (Colossians 2:8, 23) may, perhaps, have applied them to simple, uneducated Christians (see note on Colossians 1:28). (On "circumcision," see Colossians 2:11; and for the connection with ver. 9, comp. Galatians 6:15.) For "bond" and "free," a division then pervading society universally, comp. Galatian list. Onesimus and Philemon are doubtless in the apostle's mind. On this relationship he enlarges in the next section (Colossians 3:22-4:1). The four pairs of opposed terms represent distinctions(1) of race, (2) of religious privilege, (3) of culture, . . . Greek Hereὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. there is ἔνι (eni) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1762: Contraction for the third person singular present indicative of eneimi; impersonally, there is in or among. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Greek Ἕλλην (Hellēn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1672: From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Jew, Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. circumcised περιτομὴ (peritomē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4061: Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. uncircumcised, ἀκροβυστία (akrobystia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 203: From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person. barbarian, βάρβαρος (barbaros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 915: A foreigner, one who speaks neither Greek nor Latin; as adj: foreign. Of uncertain derivation; a foreigner. Scythian, Σκύθης (Skythēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4658: A Scythian, as typical of the uncivilized. Probably of foreign origin; a Scythene or Scythian, i.e. a savage. slave, δοῦλος (doulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. [or] free, ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1658: Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. Christ [is] Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [is] in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all. πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Additonal Resources Colossians 3:11 Blue Letter BibleColossians 3:11 Bible Gateway Colossians 3:11 Bible.com Colossians 3:11 NIV |
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