Colossians 2:1

I want you to know how hard I'm working for you, and for those at Laodicea—in fact for all those who haven't met me personally—

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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;

In Context

2so that you may be encouraged. May you be bound together in love, experiencing the great benefit of being completely sure in your understanding, for this is what the true knowledge of God brings. May you know the revealed mystery of God, which is Christ!

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Cross References

Genesis 30:8Rachel said, “I've had a hard struggle with my sister, but I've won.” So she named him Naphtali.

Hosea 12:3Even in the womb he fought with his brother; when he became a man he fought with God.

Acts 20:25Now I am certain that you will not see my face again, you among whom I shared the news of the kingdom.

Galatians 4:19My dear friends, I want to work with you until Christ's character is duplicated in you.

Colossians 1:24I'm happy to have trouble for your sake, for by means of what happens to me physically I'm part of Christ's sufferings that he continues to experience for the sake of his body, the church.

Colossians 2:5Even though I'm not physically there with you, I'm with you in spirit. I'm so happy to see the way you stick together and how firm you are in your trust in Christ.

Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:1

I. The apostle expresses concern for the Colossians, ver. 1-3 . II. He repeats it again, ver. 5 . III. He cautions them against false teachers among the Jews ( ver. 4 , 6 , 7 ), and against the Gentile philosophy, ver. 8-12 . IV. He represents the privileges of Christians, ver. 13-15 . And, V. Concludes with a caution against the judaizing teachers, and those who would introduce the worship of angels, ver. 16-23 . Read the whole commentary →

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