Colossians 2:3-8

New International Version

³ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.^{(A) 4} I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.^{(B) 5} For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit^(C) and delight to see how disciplined^(D) you are and how firm^(E) your faith in Christ^(F) is.

Spiritual Fullness in Christ

⁶ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,^(G) continue to live your lives in him, ⁷ rooted^(H) and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught,^(I) and overflowing with thankfulness.

⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,^(J) which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces^[a] of this world^(K) rather than on Christ.