Colossians
“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Colossians 3:4
Colossians 3:4 (KJV) speaks to glory to come, hope in Christ, and second coming — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”
Colossians 1:27“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
1 Corinthians 15:52“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“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:4 reads: "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." The verse speaks to glory to come, hope in Christ, and second coming. 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 3:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." is Colossians 3:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:4?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:4 include Colossians 1:27, 1 John 5:11, and 1 Corinthians 15:52. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:4 deepens the theme of glory to come.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:4?
Read Colossians 3:4 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.