Colossians, 2

1. For 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;

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Chapter 2 of Colossians deals with the importance of true wisdom and knowledge of God in contrast to false human philosophies and traditions. Paul warns the Colossians not to be deceived by empty teachings and argues that the fullness of God dwells in Christ. He also addresses the issue of circumcision and urges Colossians not to be enslaved by rituals and external practices. Follow five verses that relate to the topics addressed in Colossians 2:

Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord grants wisdom, and of his mouth comes knowledge and discernment." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and knowledge that comes from God, a central theme in Colossians 2.

1 Corinthians 1:30: "But thanks to Him, you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God, justice, holiness, and redemption." This verse highlights the importance of Christ as the source of God's true wisdom, a theme emphasized in Colossians 2.

Ephesians 4:14: "Then we will no longer be as children, taken from side to side by the waves, nor thrown here and by all the wind of doctrine and by the cunning and cleverness of men who induce error." This verse highlights the importance of being in fact and not being fooled by false teachings, a theme that is also addressed in Colossians 2.

Galatians 5:1: "It was to freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore, they remain firm and not to be subjected to a yoke of slavery." This verse highlights the importance of freedom in Christ and warns against slavery to external religious rituals and practices, a theme that is emphasized in Colossians 2.

2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, rebuke, correction and instruction in righteousness, for the man of God to be able and fully prepared for all good constructions." This verse highlights the importance of Scripture as a source of truth and instruction in the Christian life, a theme that is emphasized in Colossians 2.