Colossians
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:2 (KJV) speaks to eternal perspective, heaven, and seeking God — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Matthew 6:21“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 3:20“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
Hebrews 11:16“In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”
John 14:2“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:2 reads: "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." The verse speaks to eternal perspective, heaven, and seeking God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Colossians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Colossians 3:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." is Colossians 3:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:2?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:2 include Matthew 6:21, Philippians 3:20, and Hebrews 11:16. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:2 deepens the theme of eternal perspective.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:2?
Read Colossians 3:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.