Colossians Chapter Three Verse 2

Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. [NIV]

Colossians 3:2 the things above mind ye, not the things upon the earth, [YLT]

Colossians 3:2 [a] Set your affection on [b] things [c] above, [d] not {on} [b] things [e] on [b] the [f] earth.

[a] Set your affection on = phroneo (fron-eh'-o) [5426; 5424]: to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by imp., to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience):

[b] things, the = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the

[c] above = ano (an'-o) [507; 473]: upward or on the top:

[d] not = me (may) [3361]: qualified [DEF: qualified = Not total, unlimited or wholehearted] negation [DEF: Negation = An often formal act of putting an end to] (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial); not, lest; also (as an interrogative imp. a negative answer [whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one]) whether:

[e] on = epi (ep-ee') [1909]: superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the det.) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:

[f] earth = ge (ghay) [1093]: soil; by ext. a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):

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