Colossians 2:1-5

The New King James Version Chapter 2For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

Riches -wealth n. — an abundance of material possessions and resources.

full assurance -complete confidence n. — a confidence that is full and complete in someone or something. Complete Certainty

understanding -comprehension n. — an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result). Insight, mental putting together, a flowing together

The Knowledge -personal recognition n. — coming to understand something clearly and distinctly or as true and valid; often with a personal acquaintance that necessitates a positive or negative reaction. discernment, precise and correct knowledge, acknowledgement

Mystery - divine secret n. — a secret whose concerned party is a deity alone and those to whom he chooses to share the information; especially concerning the method and history of God’s redemption or other supernatural information.

Hidden -secret (concealed) adj. — concealed from the notice or knowledge of all persons except the individual or individuals concerned. not able to be known, treasured, stored up

Treasures - treasure (wealth) n. — accumulated wealth in the form of money, jewels, or other valuables. Repository, storehouse, the place where good & precious things are collected & laid up

Wisdom - the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living, skill in the management of affairs, devout and proper prudence in interpersonal relationships with men, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth.

should deceive -to cleverly deceive v. — to deceive with subtle and often specious reasoning. To reckon fraudulently, to beguile, to cheat be false reasoning, misreckon

persuasive words - persuasive speech n. — using language effectively to please or persuade. to become friends with, to win ones favor, art of persuasion, use of probable arguments.Co

spirit - pneuma - the vital principal by which the body is animated

rejoicing - Chairo - rejoice, be glad, to be calmly happy, full of cheer

to see - blepo - to understand, notice, mark, watch, be aware of, discern, take heed, to know by experience, to see with your minds eye

order - taxis - good order n. — a condition of regular or proper (sequential) arrangement. proper procedure, right order, character, quality

Steadfastness - ⇔ firmness n. — steadfastness understood as if being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place. that which has been made firm, a fortified place, metaphorically in a military sense: solid front

faith - trust (faith) n. — strong confidence in, and reliance upon, someone or something; moral conviction, a constancy in that conviction, assurance in that conviction.

Christ - the Anointed One, the Messiah, The Christ, a salve, to be rubbed on, used as ointment, Sense trust in the gospel n. — trust in Jesus as contained in the content of the Gospel.