This metaphor compares the Colossian believers with Christ. As God has raised Christ from the dead, so God counts them as having been raised from the dead. (see [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
## has raised you ##
The word "you" refers to the Colossian believers.
## the things above ##
"the heavenly things" or "the godly things".
## what is on earth ##
"earthly things" or "the things of earth".
## for you have died ##
This metaphor compares the colossian believers with Christ. As Christ actually died, so God counts them as having died with Chirst. (see [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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