Paul continues on the topic of Christian harmony, giving instructions about the peace of Christ and the word of Christ. He also commands that all actions be done in line with the character and authority of the Lord Jesus.

Paul calls God’s chosen people to put on new traits befitting their identity.

Paul calls us to put away all such sins (covered in the previous section), since we have put off the old man and put on the new man.

Having a new life in Christ, we are called to put sin to death.

Paul has so far focused on how not to live, but now explains how we ought to live out Christ's lordship.

In these verses, Paul clarifies an inconsistency in the Colossians' behavior that is contrary to what they say they believe.