Colossians 2:4-8 This I say, in order that, no one, may be reasoning, you, aside with plausible discourse;

Rotherham⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴ This I say, in order that, no one, may be reasoning, you, aside with plausible discourse; ⁵ For, though, indeed, in the flesh, I am absent, yet, in the spirit, with you, I am––rejoicing, and beholding your order and the solid firmness of your Christ–ward faith. ⁶ As, therefore, ye have accepted the Anointed Jesus as your Lord, in him, be walking,–– ⁷ Rooted, and being built up, in him, and making yourselves sure in your faith, even as ye have been taught,––surpassing therein with thanksgiving. ⁸ Be taking heed, lest there shall be anyone leading, you, off as a spoil, through means of their philosophy, and an empty deceit,––according to the instruction of men, according to the first principles of the world,––and not according to Christ: