Colossians 2:5
For, though I am absent in flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
4Now I say this, that no one may deceive you by persuasive words.
6As, therefore, you received Christ Jesus our Lord, so walk in him,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 5:3For I, indeed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him that has so done this thing;
1 Corinthians 14:40Let all things be done with propriety, and in good order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:5-13
The Glory of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 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… Read the whole commentary →