Colossians 2:8 bbe — Take care that no one takes you away by force, through man's wisdom and deceit, going after the beliefs of men and the…

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"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:"

— Colossians 2:8, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 2 — Context

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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.

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

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

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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:

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

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And you are complete in him, who is the head of all rule and authority:

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In whom you had a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;

Colossians 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 2:8 say?
Colossians 2:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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:”
Where is Colossians 2:8 in the Bible?
Colossians 2:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 2, verse 8.
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 2:8.
What translation should I read Colossians 2:8 in?
Colossians 2:8 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 2:8?
Colossians 2:8 reads (BBE): “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:” 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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