Colossians 3:4

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

Cross-references

Colossians 3:3 explains that believers' life is hidden with Christ — the basis for Christ being their life in the following verse.

2 Timothy 4:8 promises a crown to those who long for Christ's appearing — directly connecting to the glory believers will share.

Acts 3:15 Related theme

Acts 3:15 calls Jesus the Author of life — the same source of life that Colossians identifies as our life.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, present affliction prepares an eternal weight of glory — the very glory we will share at Christ's appearing.

Galatians 2:20 says Christ lives in me — a personal realization of 'Christ who is your life'.

In Philippians 3:21, Christ transforms our bodies to be like his glorious one — the same transformation when we appear with him in glory.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, believers are caught up to meet the Lord — the same event as appearing with him in glory.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Christ comes to be glorified in his saints — the same moment we appear with him in glory.

1 Timothy 6:14 also refers to the 'appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ' — the same event when believers will appear with Him in glory.

Psalm 73:24 Parallel

Psalm 73:24 echoes being taken into glory after God's guidance — directly parallel to appearing with Christ in glory.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 calls Christ's appearing the 'blessed hope' — the same glorious appearing when believers will be revealed with Him.

Hebrews 9:28 says Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation — exactly when believers will appear with Him in glory.

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

1 Peter 5:4 promises the unfading crown of glory when the Chief Shepherd appears — the same appearing believers will share.

1 John 1:1 Parallel

1 John 1:1 presents Jesus as the word of life — the same life that Colossians says is Christ himself.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

In 1 John 2:28, this same appearing of Christ calls us to abide in Him for confidence at His coming.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 expands on what happens when Christ appears — we will be like Him, seeing Him as He is.

1 John 5:12 Parallel

1 John 5:12 declares that eternal life is found only in the Son — reinforcing that Christ himself is the believer's life.

Jude 1:24 Parallel

In Jude 1:24, God presents us blameless before his glory — the same glorious presentation when Christ appears.

John 6:39 Parallel

In John 6:39, Jesus promises resurrection at the last day — the same event as appearing with Christ when He appears.

John 6:40 Parallel

John 6:40 adds that believers will be raised at the last day — directly parallel to appearing with Christ in glory.

Isaiah 25:9 Related theme

Isaiah 25:9 describes joyful recognition of God's salvation on that day — parallel to the hope of appearing with Christ.

John 17:24 Parallel

In John 17:24, Jesus prays for believers to be with him and see his glory — the same glory we will share when he appears.

John 14:6 Parallel

John 14:6 identifies Jesus as the life — directly corresponding to 'Christ who is your life'.

John 14:3 Parallel

John 14:3 promises Christ's return to take us to Himself — the same coming when we appear with Him in glory.

John 11:25 Parallel

John 11:25 declares Jesus as the resurrection and the life — the same 'life' that Paul says is Christ himself.

Romans 5:10 Related theme

Romans 5:10 states we will be saved by Christ's life — reinforcing that his life is the basis for our future glory with him.

Luke 9:31 Typology

In Luke 9:31, Jesus appears in glory at the Transfiguration—a preview of the future glory when Christ appears and we appear with him.

John 1:4 Related theme

In John 1:4, life was in Christ from the beginning—directly supports the claim that Christ is our life.

1 Peter 5:1 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:1, Peter shares in the glory to be revealed — directly parallel to believers appearing with Christ in glory.

John 5:26 Related theme

In John 5:26, the Son has life in himself from the Father—the basis for Christ being our life and source of glory.

1 John 5:11 Parallel

In 1 John 5:11, eternal life is in the Son — reinforcing that Christ Himself is our life.

John 10:28 Related theme

John 10:28 adds that believers have eternal life and cannot be snatched from Christ's hand — securing the promise of appearing with him in glory.

In Philippians 1:21, 'to live is Christ' directly echoes that Christ is the believer's life, both now and forever.

John 14:19 Parallel

John 14:19 declares 'because I live, you will live also' — directly linking Christ's life to our future appearance with him in glory.

Romans 8:30 Parallel

Romans 8:30 assures that those called are also glorified — affirming the certainty of our appearing with Christ in glory.

Romans 8:18 Parallel

Romans 8:18 compares present sufferings with future glory — adding that the glory we will appear with is worth far more than any trial.

Romans 8:10 Parallel

Romans 8:10 says if Christ is in you, the Spirit gives life — showing the present reality of the life that will be fully revealed in glory.

Romans 6:8 Parallel

Romans 6:8 declares that dying with Christ means we will live with him — grounding the promise of appearing with him in glory in union with his death.

In Hebrews 2:10, Christ brings many sons to glory — matching the promise of appearing with him in glory.

In 2 Timothy 2:11, dying with Christ leads to living with him — reinforcing that Christ is believers' life and hope.

In 2 Timothy 4:1, Christ's appearing is tied to judgment — a complementary view to believers appearing with him in glory.

John 20:31 Related theme

John 20:31 promises life through believing in Jesus' name — the life that Colossians says Christ is.

1 Peter 1:4 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:4, an imperishable inheritance is kept in heaven — the future glory believers will share when Christ appears.

1 John 1:2 Parallel

1 John 1:2 speaks of the eternal life that 'appeared' in Christ — the same life that will be revealed when He appears in glory.

Isaiah 25:8 Related theme

Isaiah 25:8 promises the swallowing of death — part of the same glorious future when Christ appears and we share His glory.

Psalm 17:15 Parallel

Psalm 17:15 expresses hope of awakening in God's likeness — parallel to the hope of appearing with Christ in glory.

Matthew 13:43 describes the righteous shining like the sun in the kingdom — similar to appearing with Christ in glory.

2 Timothy 1:1 Related theme

2 Timothy 1:1 speaks of the promise of life in Christ — the same life that Colossians says is our present identity.

John 6:47 Related theme

In John 6:47, whoever believes has eternal life—the life that is Christ, which we will share in his appearing.

In 1 Corinthians 15:45, Christ is the life-giving spirit — the source of the life believers share with him in glory.

In 1 Corinthians 15:43, the resurrection body is raised in glory — this same glory we will possess when we appear with Christ.