Colossians 2:6-8

Alive in Christ

⁶ _h Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, ⁷ _i rooted and _j built up in him and _k established in the faith, just _l as you were taught, abounding _m in thanksgiving.

⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive by _n philosophy and _o empty deceit, according to _p human tradition, according to the _q elemental spirits ₁ of the world, and not according to Christ.

1. Cross References
   Colossians 1:10
   So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
   1 Thessalonians 4:1
   Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
   
2. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:17
   So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you, being rooted and grounded in love.
   
3. Cross References
   Acts 20:32
   And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
   Ephesians 2:20
   Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.
   1 Corinthians 3:9
   For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.
   
4. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:9
   Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.
   
5. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:21
   Assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus.
   
6. Cross References
   Colossians 4:2
   Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
   Ephesians 5:20
   Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:20
   O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called "knowledge.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:6
   Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
   
9. Cross References
   Matthew 15:2
   "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat."
   
10. Cross References
    Colossians 2:20
    If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations -