Colossians 2:5
For if I am absent in the flesh, but I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the establishment of your faith toward Christ.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
4I say this in order that no one may deceive you with a persuasive speech.
6Therefore as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk about in him,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 5:3For indeed I, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged the one having thus done this, as being present,
1 Corinthians 14:40but let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 16:13Watch, stand in the faith, be men, 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 →