Colossians 2:4-8
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
4 I am saying this[a] in order that no one may be deluding you with persuasive-argument. 5 For even though I am absent in the flesh, nevertheless I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
So Be Walking In Christ And Established In The Faith You Were Taught
6 As then you received Christ Jesus the[b] Lord, be walking in Him— 7 having been rooted, and being built-up in Him, and being established in the[c] faith just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Don’t Be Taken Captive By Human Thinking, Because All God’s Fullness Is In Christ
8 Be watching-out that there will not be anyone taking you captive through philosophy and empty deception according-to[d] the tradition of humans, according to the elemental things[e] of the world, and not according to Christ,
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- Colossians 2:4 Or, the next paragraph may begin with this verse.
- Colossians 2:6 Or, as Lord.
- Colossians 2:7 Or, in your faith, by faith.
- Colossians 2:8 Or, based on, by way of.
- Colossians 2:8 That is, the elementary knowledge of God available in the world before Christ, the world’s rudimentary teachings about God; or, the elemental spiritual beings or angels, the spirit powers.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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