Colossians 2:1-8

Christian Standard Bible

2 For I want you to know how greatly I am struggling^(A) for you, for those in Laodicea,^(B) and for all who have not seen me in person. ² I want their hearts to be encouraged^(C) and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery^(D)—Christ.^{[a](E) 3} In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom^(F) and knowledge.^(G)

Christ versus the Colossian Heresy

⁴ I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with arguments that sound reasonable. ⁵ For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit,^(H) rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.

⁶ So then, just as you have received^(I) Christ Jesus as Lord,^(J) continue to walk in him, ⁷ being rooted and built up in him^(K) and established in the faith, just as you were taught,^(L) and overflowing with gratitude.

⁸ Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,^(M) based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.^(N)