Colossians 2:5
For though I may be absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit. And I rejoice as I gaze upon your order and its foundation, which is in Christ, your faith.
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4Now I say this, so that no one may deceive you with grandiose words.
6Therefore, just as you have received the Lord Jesus Christ, walk in him.
Cross References
Numbers 7:11And the Lord said to Moses: “Let each of the leaders, on each of the days, offer their gifts for the dedication of the altar.”
2 Chronicles 29:35Thus, there were very numerous holocausts, with the fat of the peace offerings and the libations of the holocausts. And the service of the house of the Lord was completed.
1 Corinthians 5:3Certainly, though absent in body, I am present in spirit. Thus, I have already judged, as if I were present, him who has done this.
1 Corinthians 14:40But let everything be done respectfully and according to proper order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.
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 →