Colossians 2:4
and this I say, that no one may deceive you with enticing words,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3in whom are all the treasures of the wisdom and the knowledge hid,
Cross References
Matthew 24:24for there will arise false Christs, and false prophets, and they will give great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, also the chosen.
Acts 20:30and there will arise men of your own selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4and my word and my preaching was not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power—
2 Corinthians 11:11for what reason? Because I do not love you? God has known!
Ephesians 4:14that we may no longer be children, being tossed by waves and being carried around by every wind of the teaching, in the cunning of men, in craftiness, to the scheming of leading astray,
Colossians 2:8See that no one will be carrying you away as spoil through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments 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 →