Colossians 2:6 bbe — As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,

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"As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,"

— Colossians 2:6, Bible in Basic English

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“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”
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Colossians 2 — Context

In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge.

I say this so that you may not be turned away by any deceit of words.

For though I am not present in the flesh, still I am with you in the spirit, seeing with joy your order, and your unchanging faith in Christ.

As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,

Rooted and based together in him, strong in the faith which the teaching gave you, giving praise to God at all times.

Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the theories of the world, and not after Christ:

For in him all the wealth of God's being has a living form,

Colossians 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 2:6 say?

Colossians 2:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,”

Where is Colossians 2:6 in the Bible?

Colossians 2:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 2, verse 6.

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 2:6.

What translation should I read Colossians 2:6 in?

Colossians 2:6 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 2:6?

Colossians 2:6 reads (BBE): “As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,” 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.

Colossians 2:6 bbe — As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,

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