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Colossians 2:2–3

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That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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  1. Colossians 1:27Rank 1 from verse 2
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    27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

  2. Colossians 4:8Rank 2 from verse 2
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    8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

  3. Colossians 3:14Rank 3 from verse 2
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    14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

  4. Ephesians 6:22Rank 4 from verse 2
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    22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

  5. Romans 16:25Rank 5 from verse 2
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    25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

  6. Colossians 1:15–17Rank 6 from verse 2
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    15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

    16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

    17And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

  7. Ephesians 3:9–10Rank 7 from verse 2
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    9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

    10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

  8. Philippians 3:8Rank 8 from verse 2
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    8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

  9. Isaiah 53:11Rank 9 from verse 2
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    11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

  10. Philippians 2:1Rank 10 from verse 2
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    1IF there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

  11. 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 11 from verse 2
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    16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

  12. 2 Peter 1:3Rank 12 from verse 2
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    3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

  13. John 10:30Rank 13 from verse 2
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    30I and my Father are one.

  14. John 6:69Rank 14 from verse 2
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    69And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

  15. Romans 15:13Rank 15 from verse 2
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    13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

  16. 2 Corinthians 1:4–6Rank 16 from verse 2
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    4Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

    5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

    6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

  17. Hebrews 10:22Rank 17 from verse 2
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    22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

  18. John 17:21–23Rank 18 from verse 2
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    21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

    22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

    23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

  19. 1 Corinthians 2:12Rank 19 from verse 2
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    12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

  20. Colossians 1:9Rank 20 from verse 2
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    9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

  21. Ephesians 1:17–19Rank 21 from verse 2
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    17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

    18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

    19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

  22. Galatians 3:28Rank 22 from verse 2
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    28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

  23. Hebrews 6:11Rank 23 from verse 2
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    11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

  24. Isaiah 32:17Rank 24 from verse 2
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    17And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

  25. Isaiah 40:1Rank 25 from verse 2
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    1COMFORT ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

  26. Jeremiah 9:24Rank 26 from verse 2
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    24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

  27. John 1:1–3Rank 27 from verse 2
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    1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

    2The same was in the beginning with God.

    3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

  28. John 10:38Rank 28 from verse 2
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    38But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

  29. John 14:9–11Rank 29 from verse 2
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    9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

    10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

    11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

  30. John 16:15Rank 30 from verse 2
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    15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

  31. John 17:3Rank 31 from verse 2
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    3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  32. John 5:17Rank 32 from verse 2
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    17¶ But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

  33. John 5:23Rank 33 from verse 2
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    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  34. Luke 10:21–22Rank 34 from verse 2
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    21¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

    22All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

  35. Matthew 11:25Rank 35 from verse 2
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

  36. Matthew 11:27Rank 36 from verse 2
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    27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

  37. Psalms 133:1Rank 37 from verse 2
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    1BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

  38. 1 John 3:19Rank 38 from verse 2
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    19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

  39. 1 John 4:12–13Rank 39 from verse 2
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    12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

    13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

  40. 1 John 5:7Rank 40 from verse 2
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    7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

  41. 1 Thessalonians 1:5Rank 41 from verse 2
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    5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

  42. 1 Thessalonians 3:2Rank 42 from verse 2
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    2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

  43. 1 Thessalonians 5:14Rank 43 from verse 2
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    14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

  44. 2 Peter 1:10Rank 44 from verse 2
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    10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  45. 2 Peter 3:18Rank 45 from verse 2
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    18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

  46. 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17Rank 46 from verse 2
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    16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

    17Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

  47. Acts 4:32Rank 47 from verse 2
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    32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

From verse 3

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:24Rank 1 from verse 3
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    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 2 from verse 3
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    30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

  3. Romans 11:33Rank 3 from verse 3
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    33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

  4. 1 Corinthians 2:6–8Rank 4 from verse 3
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    6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

    7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

    8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

  5. 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 5 from verse 3
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    15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

    16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

    17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  6. Colossians 1:9Rank 6 from verse 3
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    9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

  7. Ephesians 3:9–10Rank 7 from verse 3
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    9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

    10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

  8. Ephesians 1:8Rank 8 from verse 3
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    8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

  9. Matthew 10:26Rank 9 from verse 3
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    26Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

  10. Colossians 3:16Rank 10 from verse 3
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    16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  11. Proverbs 2:4Rank 11 from verse 3
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    4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

  12. Job 28:21Rank 12 from verse 3
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    21Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.

  13. Revelation 2:17Rank 13 from verse 3
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    17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

  14. Colossians 1:19Rank 14 from verse 3
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    19For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

  15. Colossians 3:3Rank 15 from verse 3
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    3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

  16. Isaiah 11:2Rank 16 from verse 3
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    2And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;

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Colossians 2:2

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hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

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might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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comforted

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Sense 1: Relieved, strengthened, encouraged, consoled, or given rest. Sense 2: Satisfied or brought to a settled state.

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knit

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Tied, fastened, woven, fitted, or bound together; closely united.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

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assurance

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Sense 1: Firm confidence or certainty; freedom from doubt. Sense 2: A sure ground or proof that gives confidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828 · Skeat 1893

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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mystery

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A matter or meaning hidden or formerly hidden, secret, unrevealed, or not understood.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Colossians 2:3

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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hid

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Put, kept, or placed out of sight, knowledge, discovery, understanding, or danger; concealed, secret, covered, or withheld from perception.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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2:1FOR I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

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2:3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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2:4And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

2:5For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

2:6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

2:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

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