Colossians 2:4
I say this so that no one may trick you with persuasive speech.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3In him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For false Christs and false prophets will come and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Acts 20:30I know that from even among you some men shall come and distort the truth in order to draw away the disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom. Instead, they were with the demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows.
Ephesians 4:14Christ builds us up so that we should no longer be children who are tossed back and forth by the waves, and carried away by every wind of teaching and by the trickery of people in their deceitful schemes.
Colossians 2:8See that no one captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, conforming to the elements of the world, and not conforming 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 →