Colossians 2
King James Version
2 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
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.
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
Colossians 2
Modern English Version
2 I would like you to know what a great struggle I am having for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for everyone who has not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and receive all the riches and assurance of full understanding, and knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone beguile you with enticing words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your orderliness and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Fullness of Life in Christ
6 As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, and abounding with thanksgiving.
8 Beware lest anyone captivate you through philosophy and vain deceit, in the tradition of men and the elementary principles of the world, and not after Christ.
9 For in Him lives all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all authority and power. 11 In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which also you were raised with Him through the faith of the power of God, who has raised Him from the dead.
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has resurrected together with Him, having forgiven you all sins. 14 He blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us, and He took it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed authorities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them by the cross.
16 Therefore let no one judge you regarding food, or drink, or in respect of a holy day or new moon or sabbath days. 17 These are shadows of things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Do not let anyone cheat you of your reward by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on those things which he has not seen, vainly arrogant due to his unspiritual mind, 19 and not supporting the head, from which the entire body, nourished and knit together by joints and sinews, grows as God gives the increase.
The New Life in Christ
20 Therefore, if you died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you subject yourself to legalistic rules? 21 “Do not touch! Do not taste! Do not handle!” 22 These all are to perish with use and are aligned with the commandments and doctrines of men. 23 These things have indeed a show of wisdom in self-imposed worship and humility and neglecting of the body, but are worthless against the indulgence of the flesh.
Colosas 2
Ang Salita ng Dios (Tagalog Contemporary Bible)
2 Nais kong malaman nʼyo kung gaano kalaki ang paghihirap ko para sa inyo, ganoon din sa mga nasa Laodicea at sa lahat ng hindi pa nakakakilala sa akin nang personal. 2 Ginagawa ko ito para palakasin ang loob ninyong lahat at pag-isahin kayo sa pag-ibig. Sa ganoon, malalaman at mauunawaan nʼyo nang lubos ang lihim na plano ng Dios tungkol kay Cristo. 3 Si Cristo ang pinagmumulan ng lahat ng karunungan at kaalaman.
4 Sinasabi ko sa inyo ang mga bagay na ito para hindi kayo malinlang ninuman sa pamamagitan ng magagaling nilang pangangatwiran. 5 Kahit wala ako riyan sa inyo, lagi kayong nasa isipan ko. At masaya ako dahil maayos ang pamumuhay nʼyo at matatag ang inyong pananampalataya kay Cristo.
Si Cristo ang Dapat Nating Sundin
6 Dahil tinanggap nʼyo na si Cristo Jesus bilang Panginoon, mamuhay kayo nang karapat-dapat sa kanya. 7 Patuloy kayong lumago at tumibay sa kanya. Magpakatatag kayo sa pananampalatayang itinuro sa inyo, at maging mapagpasalamat din kayo.
8 Mag-ingat kayo nang hindi kayo madala ng walang kabuluhan at mapandayang pilosopiya. Mga tradisyon lang ito at mga pamamaraan ng mundo, at hindi mula kay Cristo. 9 Kaya huwag kayong padadala, dahil ang kapuspusan ng Dios ay nananahan sa katawan ni Cristo. 10 At naging ganap kayo sa pakikipag-isa nʼyo sa kanya, na siyang pangulo ng lahat ng espiritung namumuno at may kapangyarihan.
11 Dahil sa pakikipag-isa nʼyo kay Cristo, tinuli na kayo. Ang pagtutuli na ito ay hindi pisikal kundi espiritwal – ang pag-aalis ng masasamang hilig ng laman. Ito ang pagtutuling mula kay Cristo. 12 Inilibing kayong kasama ni Cristo nang bautismuhan kayo. At dahil nakay Cristo na kayo, muli kayong binuhay na kasama niya, dahil nananalig kayo sa kapangyarihan ng Dios na bumuhay sa kanya. 13 Noong una, itinuring kayong mga patay ng Dios dahil sa mga kasalanan ninyo. Pero ngayon, binuhay kayo ng Dios kasama ni Cristo. Pinatawad niya ang lahat ng kasalanan natin. 14 May pananagutan dapat tayo sa Dios dahil hindi natin matupad ang Kautusan. Pero inalis ito ng Dios sa pamamagitan ng pagkapako ni Cristo sa krus. Kaya hindi na tayo parurusahan. 15 Doon din sa krus nilupig ng Dios ang mga espiritung namumuno at may kapangyarihan, at ipinakita sa lahat na ang mga ito ay bihag na niya.
16 Kaya nga, huwag na kayong padadala sa mga tao na nagsasabi sa inyo kung ano ang hindi dapat kainin o inumin, o kung ano ang dapat gawin tuwing kapistahan, Pista ng Pagsisimula ng Buwan, o Araw ng Pamamahinga. 17 Anino lang ang mga ito ng inaasahan noon na darating, at si Cristo ang katuparan nito. 18 Huwag kayong padadaya sa mga taong humihikayat na kailangan ninyong pagkaitan ang sarili nʼyo at sambahin ang mga anghel. Pinaninindigan nila ang mga ito dahil sa mga pangitain nila na pagyayabang lang, walang kabuluhan, at gawa-gawa lang ng makamundo nilang pag-iisip. 19 Wala silang kaugnayan kay Cristo na siyang ulo natin. Siya ang nag-uugnay-ugnay at nag-aalaga sa atin na kanyang katawan sa pamamagitan ng mga magkakaugnay na bahagi nito. Sa ganoon, lumalago tayo nang naaayon sa Dios.
Ang Bagong Buhay Kay Cristo
20 Namatay kayong kasama ni Cristo, at pinalaya sa mga walang kabuluhang pamamaraan ng mundo, kaya bakit namumuhay pa rin kayo na parang mga makamundo? Bakit sumusunod pa rin kayo sa mga tuntuning tulad ng, 21 “Huwag hahawak nito,” “Huwag titikim niyon,” “Huwag hihipo niyan”? 22 Ang mga itoʼy batay lang sa utos at turo ng tao tungkol sa mga bagay na nawawala pagkatapos kainin o inumin. 23 Sa unang tingin, parang may karunungan ang mga ganitong katuruan tungkol sa gusto nilang pagsamba, pagpapakumbaba, at pagpapahirap sa sariling katawan. Pero ang totoo, wala namang naitutulong ang mga ito sa pagpipigil sa masasamang hilig ng laman.
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