Colossians 2:4

4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.

Colossians 2:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
ESV
4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.
NLT
4 I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments.
MSG
4 I'm telling you this because I don't want anyone leading you off on some wild-goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or "the Secret."
CSB
4 I am saying this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive arguments.

Colossians 2:4 In-Context

2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,

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