Colossians 2:5

Colossians 2:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
• New Living Translation (NLT)For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

Context of Colossians 2:5

3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. 6As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

Colossians 2:5 word by word

εἰ γὰρ καὶ τῇ σαρκὶ ἄπειμι, ἀλλὰ τῷ πνεύματι σὺν ὑμῖν εἰμι, χαίρων καὶ βλέπων ὑμῶν τὴν τάξιν καὶ τὸ στερέωμα τῆς εἰς Χριστὸν πίστεως ὑμῶν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·καίkai · andG2532
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• thoughεἰei · if: even thoughG1487
• I be absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• in the fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
• yetἀλλάalla · butG235
• am Iεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• withσύνsun · withG4862
• youσύsu · youG4771
• in the spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• joyingχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• beholdingβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
• orderτάξιςtaxis · orderG5010
• the stedfastnessστερέωμαstereōma · firmnessG4733
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• inεἰςeis · towardG1519
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for Colossians 2:5

• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
• 1 Corinthians 5:3For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire.
• 2 Chronicles 29:35Also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings and with the drink offerings for every burnt offering. So the service of the house of the Lord was set in order.
• 1 Corinthians 11:34But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
• 1 Corinthians 14:40Let all things be done decently and in order.
• Ruth 1:18When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her.
• Psalms 78:8And may not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not set its heart aright, And whose spirit was not faithful to God.
• Acts 2:42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:8For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
• Hebrews 3:14For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,
• Hebrews 6:19This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,
• 1 Peter 5:9Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
• 2 Peter 3:17You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked;

Commentaries on Colossians 2:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5For though I be absent in the flesh - It is hardly possible that such words as these in this verse could have been used to perfect strangers; they argue a considerable knowledge of the people, and a knowledge founded on personal acquaintance. The original is exceedingly soft and musical: - ,<-144 ͅ ̔ ,<-144 ̔ , ... The whole verse shows that this Church was sound in doctrine, and strict in discipline. They had steadfast faith in Christ, and regular order…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit - That is, I seem to see you; I feel as if I were there, and were looking upon you; and I have the same solicitude as if I were there, and saw all the danger which exists that your beautiful order and harmony should be disturbed by the influence of false philosophy; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 5:3. The word “spirit,” here, does not refer to the Holy Spirit, or to any inspiration by…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5Paul wants to build a stronger relationship with the Colossians, even though he has not met them. He also aims to correct false teachings that threaten their Christian community. Laodicea was 10 miles northwest of Colossae.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. For--argument against their suffering themselves to be beguiled, drawn from a regard to his personal authority as though he were present. joying and beholding--beholding with joy. order--your good order; answering to "knit together" (Col 2:2) as a well-organized body; the same Greek as that for knit together, is used of the body" of the Church compacted," in Ep 4:16. Compare 1Co 14:33, 40. steadfastness--Greek, "the firm (or 'solid') foundation." As…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Colossians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings