Colossians 2:4
Now this I say, that no man may deceive you by loftiness of words.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect.
Acts 20:30And of your own selves shall arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom, but in shewing of the Spirit and power;
2 Corinthians 11:11Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth it.
Ephesians 4:14That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive
Colossians 2:8Beware lest any man cheat you by philosophy, and vain deceit; according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to 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 →