Chapter summary

Colossians 2 — Rooted and Built Up in Christ

Paul warns the Colossians against captivating philosophies and ritual yokes, urging them to walk in Christ — in whom all the fullness of deity dwells bodily.

Paul struggles for the Colossians that they may have the full riches of assured understanding of God's mystery — Christ, in whom are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

See that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition and not according to Christ.

In Christ all the fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of every rule and authority.

He canceled the record of debt that stood against us, nailing it to the cross — so do not let anyone judge you in questions of food, festivals, or shadows when Christ himself has come.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Colossians 2:6 “Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,” Colossians 2:9 “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.” Colossians 2:14 “having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!”

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