{If then ye were raised together with Christ} (ei oun
sun(8867)erth(8874)e t(9369) Christ(9369)). Condition of the first class,
assumed as true, like that in 2:20 and the other half of the
picture of baptism in 2:12 and using the same form
sun(8867)erth(8874)e as then which see for the verb sunegeir(935c).
Associative instrumental case of Christ(9369). {The things that are
above} ( a an(935c)). "The upward things" (cf. Php 3:14 ), the
treasure in heaven ( Mt 6:20 ). Paul gives this ideal and goal in
place of merely ascetic rules. {Seated on the right hand of God}
(en dexi(8369) tou theou kath(886d)enos). Not periphrastic verb, but
additional statement. Christ is up there and at God's right hand.
Cf. 2:3 .
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