Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet in the spirit I am with you, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith toward Christ.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
4And this I say, that no one may beguile you with enticing words.
6As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 5:3For I verily, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged, as though I were present, concerning him who has so done this;
1 Corinthians 14:40But let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Watch, stand fast in the faith, acquit you like men, be strong.
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 →