Colossians 2:1-5

Tree of Life Version

2 I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea, as well as for those who have still not seen me face to face. ² My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah. ³ In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. ^{[a] 4} I am telling you this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive-sounding arguments. ⁵ For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.