Colossians 2:1-8
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For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you , and for them at Laodicea , and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh ;
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That their hearts might be comforted , being knit together in love , and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding , to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God , and of the Father , and of Christ ;
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In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge .
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And this I say , lest any man should beguile you with enticing words .
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For though I be absent in the flesh , yet am I with you in the spirit , joying and beholding your order , and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ .
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As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord , so walk ye in him :
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Rooted and built up in him , and stablished in the faith , as ye have been taught , abounding therein with thanksgiving .
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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 .
Be Encouraged in the Faith