Colossians 2:5
For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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In Context
4I say this so that no one will deceive you by smooth rhetoric.
6Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
Cross References
Numbers 7:11And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”
2 Chronicles 29:35Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established.
Psalms 78:37Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.
1 Corinthians 5:3Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.
1 Corinthians 14:40But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. 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 →