Colossians 2:4
I say this so that you may not be turned away by any deceit of words.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For there will come up false Christs, and false prophets, who will do great signs and wonders; so that if possible even the saints might be tricked.
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And in my preaching there were no honeyed words of wisdom, but I was dependent on the power of the Spirit to make it clear to you:
2 Corinthians 11:11Why? because I have no love for you? let God be judge.
Ephesians 4:14So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the deceits of error;
Colossians 2:8Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the theories of the world, and not after Christ:
Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:2-4
Paul's Concern for the Colossians. ( a. d. 62.) 1 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. We may observe here the great concern which Paul had for… Read the whole commentary →