Colossians 2:18

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't be cheated by people who make a show of acting humble and who worship angels. They brag about seeing visions. But it is all nonsense, because their minds are filled with selfish desires.

Cross References

Colossians 2:8

Don't let anyone fool you by using senseless arguments. These arguments may sound wise, but they are only human teachings. They come from the powers of this world and not from Christ.

1 Timothy 1:7

They want to be teachers of the Law of Moses. But they don't know what they are talking about, even though they think they do.

Colossians 2:23

Obeying these rules may seem to be the smart thing to do. They appear to make you love God more and to be very humble and to have control over your body. But they don't really have any power over our desires.

1 Timothy 4:1

God's Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They will be fooled by evil spirits and by teachings that come from demons.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way.

Romans 1:25

They gave up the truth about God for a lie, and they worshiped God's creation instead of God, who will be praised forever. Amen.

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will come and work great miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown you will be given as your reward.

1 John 2:26

I am writing to warn you about those people who are misleading you.

Philippians 3:14

I run toward the goal, so I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done.

Ephesians 5:6

Don't let anyone trick you with foolish talk. God punishes everyone who disobeys him and says foolish things.

1 Corinthians 8:1

In your letter you asked me about food offered to idols. All of us know something about this subject. But knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.

Daniel 11:38

and worship only the so-called god of fortresses, who was unknown to his ancestors. And he will honor it with gold, silver, precious stones, and other costly gifts.

Ezekiel 13:3

I, the Lord God, say those lying prophets are doomed! They don't see visions—they make up their own messages!

Genesis 3:13

The Lord God then asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The snake tricked me,” she answered, “and I ate some of that fruit.”

Revelation 19:10

I knelt at the feet of the angel and began to worship him. But the angel said, “Don't do that! I am a servant, just like you and everyone else who tells about Jesus. Don't worship anyone but God. Everyone who tells about Jesus does it by the power of the Spirit.”

Revelation 13:14

This second beast fooled people on earth by working miracles for the first one. Then it talked them into making an idol in the form of the beast that did not die after being wounded by a sword.

Revelation 13:8

The beast was worshiped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.

Revelation 12:9

and were thrown down to the earth. Yes, that old snake and his angels were thrown out of heaven! That snake, who fools everyone on earth, is known as the devil and Satan.

2 Peter 2:14

All they think about is having sex with someone else's husband or wife. There is no end to their wicked deeds. They trick people who are easily fooled, and their minds are filled with greedy thoughts. But they are headed for trouble!

Colossians 2:4

I tell you these things to keep you from being fooled by fancy talk.

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or

1 Corinthians 9:24

You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win!

1 Corinthians 4:18

Some of you think I am not coming for a visit, and so you are bragging.

1 Corinthians 3:3

because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves you are not spiritual and you are acting like the people of this world.

Romans 16:18

They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don't know any better.

Isaiah 57:9

You smear on olive oil and all kinds of perfume to worship the god Molech. You even seek advice from spirits of the dead.

Job 38:2

Why do you talk so much when you know so little?

Deuteronomy 29:29

The Lord our God hasn't explained the present or the future, but he has commanded us to obey the laws he gave to us and our descendants.

1 Corinthians 4:6

Friends, I have used Apollos and myself as examples to teach you the meaning of the saying, “Follow the rules.” I want you to stop saying one of us is better than the other.

Ephesians 4:17

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.