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Colossians 2:8
New International Version
Colossians 2:8
New International Version
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,(A) which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world(B) rather than on Christ.
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- Colossians 2:8 Or the basic principles; also in verse 20
Colossians 2:8
King James Version
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 2:8
New American Standard Bible
Colossians 2:8
New American Standard Bible
8 (A)See to it that there is no one who takes you captive through (B)philosophy and empty deception in accordance with human tradition, in accordance with the (C)elementary principles of the world, [a]rather than in accordance with Christ.
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- Colossians 2:8 Lit and not
Colossians 2:8
English Standard Version
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
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