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. For (E)in him the whole fullness of deity dwells (F)bodily,

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

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.

For in Christ all the fullness(C) of the Deity lives in bodily form,

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  1. Colossians 2:8 Or the basic principles; also in verse 20

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for (A)members of his household, he has (B)denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(A) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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