Colossians 2:4
And this I say, least any one should deceive you with fine speeches.
1770 John Worsley NT
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.
Cross References
Matthew 24:24for there shall rise up false Christs, and false prophets, who shall shew great signs and prodigies, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverse things to draw away disciples after them.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my discourse, and my preaching was not with the persuasive words of human wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
2 Corinthians 11:11Wherefore? because I love you not?
Ephesians 4:14That we may be no longer children fluctuating and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the artful insinuations of men, and their crafty methods of deceiving;
Colossians 2:8Take heed least any one make a prey of you by philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after 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 →