Colossians 2:2-10

2My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah.

3In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.

4I am telling you this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive-sounding arguments.

5For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.

6Therefore as you received Messiah Yeshua as Lord, so continue to walk in Him—

7rooted and built up in Him and established in your faith just as you were taught, overflowing with thankfulness.

8See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah.

9For all the fullness of Deity lives bodily in Him,

10and in Him you have been filled to fullness. He is the head over every ruler and authority.