Colossians 2:4
New King James Version
4 Now this I say (A)lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words.
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Colossians 2:4
English Standard Version
4 I say this in order (A)that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.
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Colossians 2:4
King James Version
4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
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Colossians 2:8
New King James Version
8 Beware lest anyone [a]cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to (A)the tradition of men, according to the (B)basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
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- Colossians 2:8 Lit. plunder you or take you captive
Colossians 2:8
English Standard Version
8 See to it that no one takes you captive by (A)philosophy and (B)empty deceit, according to (C)human tradition, according to the (D)elemental spirits[a] of the world, and not according to Christ.
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- Colossians 2:8 Or elementary principles; also verse 20
Colossians 2:8
King James Version
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
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Colossians 3:6
New King James Version
6 (A)Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon (B)the sons of disobedience,
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Colossians 3:6
English Standard Version
6 (A)On account of these the wrath of God is coming.[a]
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- Colossians 3:6 Some manuscripts add upon the sons of disobedience
Colossians 3:6
King James Version
6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
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