Colossians 2:4
I'm telling you this so that no one will fool you by spinning you a tale.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3In him you can discover all the rich wisdom and knowledge of God.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For false messiahs will appear, and false prophets too, and they will perform incredible signs and miracles in order to deceive the chosen, if that were possible.
Acts 20:30From among your own group men will rise up perverting what is right and good so they can lead believers to follow them.
1 Corinthians 2:4I didn't speak to you with persuasive words of wisdom to convince you. I just explained it all to you through the evidence and power of the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 11:11And why? Because I don't love you? God knows that I do!
Ephesians 4:14We shouldn't be little children any more, tossed about and blown along by every passing breeze of doctrine, confused by human trickery, led into error by crafty people who deceitfully scheme.
Colossians 2:8Watch out that nobody enslaves you through their philosophy and worthless delusions, following human traditions and concepts of this world, and not following 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 →