The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians: The Mystery-Christ in You, the Hope of Glory, Colossians 3:18: Earthly Relationships wherein Christ Is to Be Manifested (3:18)
(Chapter 3:18–4:6)
In this next section, Paul shows that a manifestation of the character of Christ is to be seen in every aspect of our lives—in the family circle, in our business life, and in reaching out to the lost in the world. In each relationship and in each sphere, the subordinate one is addressed first. The wife is exhorted before the husband, the children before the parents, and the servants before the masters.