Matthew 19:12
19:12 For there are some eunuchs who were that way from birth,
and some who were made eunuchs
by others,
and some who became eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this should accept it.”
Romans 6:6
6:6 We know that
our old man was crucified with him so that the body of sin would no longer dominate us,
so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.
Romans 8:13
8:13 (for if you live according to the flesh, you will
die),
but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.
Romans 8:1
The Believer’s Relationship to the Holy Spirit
8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:27
1:27 God wanted to make known to them the glorious
riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Galatians 5:24
5:24 Now those who belong to Christ
have crucified the flesh
with its passions
and desires.
Colossians 3:5
3:5 So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth:
sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion,
evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:1
Exhortations to Seek the Things Above
3:1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 4:1-3
4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
Exhortation to Pray for the Success of Paul’s Mission
4:2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
4:3 At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.