en_tn/col/03/01.md

God has raised you with Christ

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)

God has hidden

"God has concealed"

with him in glory

The word "him" refers to Christ.