Colossians 2:9

Translations

Modern

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.

Traditional

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Literal

…because in Him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily.

Latin

…quia in ipso inhabitat omnis plenitudo divinitatis corporaliter:

Original

Greek

English

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.

Notes

Colossians 2:6–15

Paul urges the Colossians to stay strong in their faith in Christ, despite the tempting arguments of the false teachers. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. Christ alone makes them complete.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Early Christian Heresies Living for Christ The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature The Unknown God

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