Colossians 2:18
Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
17which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.
Cross References
Genesis 3:13And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but the things that are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Psalms 138:1I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
Ezekiel 13:3Thus saith the Lord GOD: Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Romans 8:6For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of 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 →