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Colossians 2:4-8

4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.

5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

6 Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,

7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.

Cross References for Colossians 2:4-8

2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3

Revelation 12:9 - The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:9

Revelation 13:8 - All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in th... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8

Revelation 20:8 - and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to gather... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:8

1 John 2:18 - Warning Against Antichrists Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that th... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18

Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17

2 Timothy 3:13 - while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13

Ephesians 5:6 - Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:6

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceiv... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 - The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kin... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11

Colossians 2:18 - Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for t... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18

Hebrews 13:9 - Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be stren... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9

2 Corinthians 11:13 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13

1 John 4:1 - Test the Spirits Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1

Romans 16:18 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18

Deuteronomy 13:6 - If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:6

Matthew 24:4 - Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4

Ephesians 4:17 - Living as Children of Light So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17

Mark 13:22 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the ... Click to read the verse Mark 13:22 Click to read the verse Mark 13:22

Revelation 20:3 - He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:3

Galatians 2:4 - This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom w... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4

Acts 20:30 - Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples ... Click to read the verse Acts 20:30 Click to read the verse Acts 20:30

Romans 16:18-19 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19

2 Corinthians 11:11-13 - Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11-13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11-13

1 Timothy 4:1-2 - Instructions to Timothy The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1-2

James 1:16 - Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Click to read the verse James 1:16 Click to read the verse James 1:16

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Sowing Generously Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6

Titus 1:10-11 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10-11 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10-11

1 John 2:26 - I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:26 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:26

1 Peter 2:1-3 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1-3

2 John 1:7 - Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into ... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:7

1 Corinthians 2:4 - My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration o... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4

Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:8

1 Corinthians 15:50 - I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50

2 Timothy 2:16 - Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:16