Colossians 2:4
This I say, in order that, no one, may be reasoning, you, aside with plausible discourse;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
In Context
3In whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden away.
Cross References
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:—
Acts 20:30and, from among your own selves, will arise men speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
1 Corinthians 2:4And, my discourse, and what I proclaimed, were not in suasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of Spirit and power:
2 Corinthians 11:11Wherefore? Because I love you not? God, knoweth!
Ephesians 4:14That we may, no longer, be infants—billow-tossed and shifted round with every wind of teaching,—in the craft of men, in knavery suited to the artifice of error;
Colossians 2:8Be taking heed, lest there shall be anyone leading, you, off as a spoil, through means of their philosophy, and an empty deceit,—according to the instruction of men, according to the first principles 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 →