Colossians 2:4
Now I say this, so that no one may deceive you with grandiose words.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3For in him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For there will arise false Christs and false prophets. And they will produce great signs and wonders, so much so as to lead into error even the elect (if this could be).
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my words and preaching were not the persuasive words of human wisdom, but were a manifestation of the Spirit and of virtue,
2 Corinthians 11:11Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do.
Ephesians 4:14So may we then no longer be little children, disturbed and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, and by the craftiness which deceives unto error.
Colossians 2:8See to it that no one deceives you through philosophy and empty falsehoods, as found in the traditions of men, in accord with the influences of the world, and not in accord with 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 →