Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet in the spirit I am with you, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
4And this I say, that no one may impose on you by specious discourses.
6As therefore ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him,
Cross References
Psalms 78:37For their hearts were not true to him, Nor were they steadfast in his covenant.
1 Corinthians 5:3For I, for my part, though absent in the body, yet present in the spirit have already determined, as if I were present with you, respecting him who thus wrought this deed,
1 Corinthians 14:40but let all things be done becomingly, and in order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Watch, stand fast in the faith, quit you like 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 →