Colossians 2:5
For, though, indeed, in the flesh, I am absent, yet, in the spirit, with you, I am—rejoicing, and beholding your order and the solid firmness of your Christ-ward faith.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
4This I say, in order that, no one, may be reasoning, you, aside with plausible discourse;
6As therefore ye have accepted the Anointed Jesus as your Lord, in him, be walking,—
Cross References
Numbers 7:11And Yahweh said unto Moses: Each prince on his appointed day, thus shall they offer their oblation, for the dedication of the altar.
2 Chronicles 29:35Moreover also, the ascending-sacrifices, were in abundance, with the fat portions of the peace-offerings, and with the drink-offerings to every ascending-sacrifice,-thus was established the service of the house of Yahweh.
Psalms 78:37But, their heart, was not fixed with him, Nor were they trusty in his covenant:
1 Corinthians 5:3For, I, indeed,—being absent in the body, but present in the spirit, have already judged, as present, him who, thus, this thing hath perpetrated:—
1 Corinthians 14:40But let, all things, with comeliness, and by arrangement, be done.
1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the watch, stand firm 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 →