Colossians 2:4
I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive speech.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For false christs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen.
Acts 20:30Even from your own number men will rise up, speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my word and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
Ephesians 4:14So we must no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men and their craftiness in deceitful scheming.
Colossians 2:8Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men and the elements 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 →