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Colossians 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”
Colossians 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Paul issues direct warning using blepete (βλέπετε, "beware/watch out"), commanding vigilant alertness. "Spoil" (sylagōgōn, συλαγωγῶν) means plunder or kidnap, depicting false teachers as raiders carrying off captives. The Colossians face spiritual robbery, not mere intellectual disagreement.The threat comes through "philosophy" (philosophias, φιλοσοφίας)—Paul's only NT use of this term. He doesn't condemn all philosophical thinking but specific p...
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Cross-References for Colossians 2:8
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“guard that which is committed to you”
“the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.”
“or rather to be known by God”
“let him become a fool”
“why”
“knowing God”
“deceiving and being deceived.”
“for it is good that the heart be established by grace”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”