Colossians 2:5
for if even in the flesh I am absent—yet in the spirit I am with you, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in regard to Christ;
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In Context
4and this I say, that no one may deceive you with enticing words,
6as, then, you received Christ Jesus the LORD, walk in Him,
Cross References
Numbers 7:11And YHWH says to Moses, “One prince a day, one prince a day—they bring their offering near for the dedication of the altar.”
2 Chronicles 29:35And also, burnt-offerings [are] in abundance, with fat of the peace-offerings, and with oblations for the burnt-offering; and the service of the house of YHWH is established,
Psalms 78:37And their heart has not been right with Him, || And they have not been steadfast in His covenant.
1 Corinthians 5:3for I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so worked this thing:
1 Corinthians 14:40let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Watch, stand in the faith; be 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 →