Colossians 2:4
I say this in order that no one may deceive you with a persuasive speech.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24for false Christs and false prophets will rise up, and give great signs and wonders; so as to deceive even the elect, if possible.
Acts 20:30and men from you yourselves will rise up, speaking perverse things, in order to lead away disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my speech and my preaching were not in the persuasive words of wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and the power:
2 Corinthians 11:11Why? because I do not love you with divine love? God knows.
Ephesians 4:14in order that we may be no longer infants, tossed by the waves and carried about by every wind of teaching, in the caprice of the people, in their craftiness, pursuant to their method of delusion;
Colossians 2:8See that no one shall be deceiving you through philosophy and empty delusion, according to the tradition of men, according to 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 →