Colossians 2:1

I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ’s people at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;

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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;

In Context

2in the hope that they, being bound to one another by love, and keeping in view the full blessedness of a firm conviction, may be encouraged to strive for a perfect knowledge of God’s hidden truth,

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Cross References

Genesis 30:8Rachel said, “I have fought a hard fight with my sister, and have prevailed”; so she called his name Naphtali.

Hosea 12:3In the womb he supplanted his brother, in manhood he wrestled with God,

Acts 20:25And now, I tell you, I know that none of you will ever see my face again – you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom.

Galatians 4:19you for whom I am again enduring a mother’s pains, until a likeness to Christ will have been formed in you.

Colossians 1:24Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his body, the church;

Colossians 2:5It is true that I am not with you in person, but I am with you in spirit, and am glad to see the good order and the unbroken front resulting from your faith in Christ.

Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:1

I. The apostle expresses concern for the Colossians, ver. 1-3 . II. He repeats it again, ver. 5 . III. He cautions them against false teachers among the Jews ( ver. 4 , 6 , 7 ), and against the Gentile philosophy, ver. 8-12 . IV. He represents the privileges of Christians, ver. 13-15 . And, V. Concludes with a caution against the judaizing teachers, and those who would introduce the worship of angels, ver. 16-23 . Read the whole commentary →

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