Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in body, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
4I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive speech.
6Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in him,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 5:3For though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the man who did this, just as though I were present.
1 Corinthians 14:40Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage, and 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 →