Colossians 2:18

Let, no one, against you, be arbitrating, however wishful,—in respect of lowliness of mind, and of a religious observance of the messengers: upon what things he hath seen, taking his stand, in vain, puffed up by his carnal mind,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

In Context

17Which are a shadow of the things to come, whereas, the body, is of the Christ.

19And not holding fast the head: from which, all the body, through means of its joints and uniting bands, receiving supply, and connecting itself together, groweth with the growth of God.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:13Then said Yahweh God to the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, the serpent, deceived me, so I did eat.

Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things, [belong unto Yahweh our God] and, the things that are revealed, belong to us and to our children unto times age-abiding, that we may do all the words of this law.

Psalms 138:1I will give thee thanks with all my heart, Before the messengers of God, will I praise thee in song:

Ezekiel 13:3Thus, saith My Lord, Yahweh, Alas for the base prophets,—who follow their own spirit and have seen, nothing.

Matthew 24:24For there will arise, false Christs, and false prophets,—and they will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen, should be deceived:—

Romans 8:6For, what is preferred by the flesh, [is] death, whereas, what is preferred by the spirit, [is] life and peace;—

Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:17-23

The Glory of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment… Read the whole commentary →

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