Colossians 2:2-9

Tree of Life Version

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.

Living Out the Mystery

⁶ Therefore as you received Messiah Yeshua as Lord, so continue to walk in Him— ⁷ rooted and built up in Him and established in your faith just as you were taught, overflowing with thankfulness. ⁸ See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah. ⁹ For all the fullness of Deity lives bodily in Him,