Colossians 2:4
And this I say, that no one may impose on you by specious discourses.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3in which are stored up all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For there will rise up false Christs, and false prophets, and will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen will be deceived.
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4and my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power;
2 Corinthians 11:11Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth!
Ephesians 4:14that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and borne about by every wind of teaching, through the dishonest tricks of men, and their cunning in the wily arts of error;
Colossians 2:8Beware lest there be some one who shall make a prey of you 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 →