Colossians 2:8

Modern English Version

Beware lest anyone captivate you through philosophy and vain deceit, in the tradition of men and the elementary principles of the world, and not after Christ.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, guard that which is committed to your trust. Avoid profane babblings and opposing views from so-called knowledge.

Ephesians 5:6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Galatians 4:9

But now, after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how do you turn again to the weak and worthless elemental forces to which you desire again to be in bondage?

Colossians 2:20

Therefore, if you died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you subject yourself to legalistic rules?

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Jeremiah 29:8

For thus says the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams which they dream.

2 Peter 3:17

You therefore, beloved, since you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own firm footing, being led away by the deception of the wicked.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away with diverse and strange teachings. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

2 John 1:8

Watch yourselves, so that we do not lose those things for which we have worked, but that we receive a full reward.

Galatians 4:3

So when we were children, we were in bondage to the elements of the world.

2 Corinthians 10:5

casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Colossians 2:18

Do not let anyone cheat you of your reward by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on those things which he has not seen, vainly arrogant due to his unspiritual mind,

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that you were not redeemed from your vain way of life inherited from your fathers with perishable things, like silver or gold,

Romans 16:17

Now I urge you, brothers, to closely watch those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them.

Ephesians 4:20

But you did not learn about Christ in this manner,

Galatians 1:14

and progressed in Judaism above many of my equals in my own heritage, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

Philippians 3:2

Watch out for dogs, watch out for evil workers, watch out for those who practice mutilation.

Deuteronomy 6:12

then beware lest you forget the Lord who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

Matthew 16:6

Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

Matthew 10:17

But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues.

Colossians 2:22

These all are to perish with use and are aligned with the commandments and teachings of men.

Ephesians 2:2

in which you formerly walked according to the age of this world and according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,

Acts 17:18

Then some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, “What will this babbler say?” Others said, “He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods,” because he preached Jesus and the resurrection to them.

Acts 17:32

When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some scoffed. But others said, “We will hear you again concerning this matter.”

Song of Solomon 2:15

Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.”

1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed, lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.

1 Corinthians 10:12

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall.

Galatians 5:15

But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that you are not consumed by one another.

Colossians 2:23

These things have indeed a show of wisdom in self-imposed worship and humility and neglecting of the body, but are worthless against the indulgence of the flesh.

Hebrews 3:12

Be attentive, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, and you depart from the living God.