Colossians 2:2-10

2Because they are united in love, I work so that they may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of Christ. He is the mystery of God.

3God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ.

4I say this so that no one will mislead you with arguments that merely sound good.

5Although I’m absent from you physically, I’m with you in spirit. I’m happy to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

6You received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live as Christ’s people.

7Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.

8Be careful not to let anyone rob you ⌞of this faith⌟ through a shallow and misleading philosophy. Such a person follows human traditions and the world’s way of doing things rather than following Christ.

9All of God lives in Christ’s body,

10and God has made you complete in Christ. Christ is in charge of every ruler and authority.