Colossians 2:1–10

For I want you to know how greatly I am strugglinge for you, for those in Laodicea,f and for all who have not seen me in person. 2 I want their hearts to be encouragedg and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mysteryh—Christ.B,i 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdomj and knowledge.k

CHRIST VERSUS THE COLOSSIAN HERESY

4 I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with arguments that sound reasonable. 5 For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit,l rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.

6 So then, just as you have receivedm Christ Jesus as Lord,n continue to walk in him, 7 being rooted and built up in himo and established in the faith, just as you were taught,p and overflowing with gratitude.

8 Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,q based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.r 9 For the entire fullnesss of God’s nature dwells bodilyC in Christ, 10 and you have been filled by him, who is the headt over every ruler and authority.