Colossians 2:6 nasb — Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

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"Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,"

— Colossians 2:6, NASB

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Colossians 2 — Context

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in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument.

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For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.

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Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

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having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

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

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For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,

Colossians 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 2:6 say?
Colossians 2:6 in the NASB reads: “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk 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 (NASB): “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk 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.
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