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Colossians 2:20 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Colossians 2:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, rudiments: or, elements”
Colossians 2:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 2:20
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances. Paul argues from believers' death with Christ. "If ye be dead" (ei apethanete, εἰ ἀπεθάνετε) uses first-class condition assuming truth: "since you died." Union with Christ's death (2:12) severed connection to "rudiments of the world" (apo tōn stoicheiōn tou kosmou, ἀπὸ τῶν στοιχείων τοῦ κόσμου)—either elementary principles or spiritual powers governing this age."Why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances" (ti hōs zōntes en kosmō dogmatizes...
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Cross-References for Colossians 2:20
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“after the tradition of men”
“or in drinking”
“nailing it to the cross;”
“when we were children”
“my brothers”
“for it is good that the heart be established by grace”
“and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
“or rather to be known by God”
“we don't wage war according to the flesh;”
“through the law”