refer to the divine powers and attributes, which they believed were divided among various emanations. Paul’s point is that all the fullness of deity is not spread out in small doses to a group of spirits, but fully dwells in Christ alone (cf. 2:9). The Colossians did not need angels to help them get saved; in Christ, and in Him alone, they are complete (v. 10). Christians share in His fullness: “For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace” (John 1:16). All the fullness of Christ