Colossians 2:4

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Colossians 2:4

BSB

I say this so that no one will deceive you by smooth rhetoric.

AKJV

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

CPDV

Now I say this, so that no one may deceive you with grandiose words.

ERV

This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

NHEB

Now I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive words.

SMT

And this I say, lest any mislead you with persuasive arguments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 2:4

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Commentary for Colossians 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 2:4

Summary

Beware deceptive rhetoric that leads astray

Event

Warning against deceptive teachings

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD