Colossians 2:18 cpdv — Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, bein…

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"Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, being vainly inflated by the sensations of his flesh,"

— Colossians 2:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Colossians 2 — Context

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And so, despoiling principalities and powers, he has led them away confidently and openly, triumphing over them in himself.

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Therefore, let no one judge you as concerns food or drink, or a particular feast day, or feast days of new moons, or of Sabbaths.

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For these are a shadow of the future, but the body is of Christ.

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Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, being vainly inflated by the sensations of his flesh,

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and not holding up the head, with which the whole body, by its underlying joints and ligaments, is joined together and grows with an increase that is of God.

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So then, if you have died with Christ to the influences of this world, why do you still make decisions as if you were living in the world?

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Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle these things,

Colossians 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 2:18 say?
Colossians 2:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, being vainly inflated by the sensations of his flesh,”
Where is Colossians 2:18 in the Bible?
Colossians 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 2:18.
What translation should I read Colossians 2:18 in?
Colossians 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 2:18?
Colossians 2:18 reads (CPDV): “Let no one seduce you, preferring base things and a religion of Angels, walking according to what he has not seen, being vainly inflated by the sensations of his flesh,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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