Colossians 2:8-10

Alive in Christ

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. ⁹ For _r in him the whole fullness of deity dwells _s bodily, ¹⁰ and _t you have been filled in him, who is _u the head of all rule and authority.

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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."
   
4. 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 -
   
5. Cross References
   Colossians 1:19
   For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.
   John 1:14
   And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
   
6. Cross References
   Colossians 2:17
   These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
   
7. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:19
   And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
   
8. Cross References
   Ephesians 1:21 - 22
   Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.