I say this in order (A)that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.

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Now this I say (A)lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 2:8 Or elementary principles; also verse 20

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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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 2:8 Lit. plunder you or take you captive

(A)On account of these the wrath of God is coming.[a]

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  1. Colossians 3:6 Some manuscripts add upon the sons of disobedience

(A)Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon (B)the sons of disobedience,

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