Colossians 2:10
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.
And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
11 In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands.
12 And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
- KJV
- And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
- WEB
- and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power.
- ASV
- and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power:
- DARBY
- and ye are complete in him, who is the head of all principality and authority,
- BLB
- And you⁺ are made complete in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority,
- ÅB
- Og dere er fylt i ham, som er hovedet for all makt og myndighet,
- OTB
- og i Ham er dere blitt gjort fullkomne. Han er hodet over enhver hersker og myndighet.
- B1930
- Og I er fylt i ham, som er hovedet for all makt og myndighet,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Ephesians 3:19
of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Read in contextColossians 1:16–18
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:30–31
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Read in context1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
Read in contextEphesians 1:20–23
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
Read in contextPhilippians 2:9–11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
Read in contextHebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
Read in contextJohn 1:16
From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
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