Colossians 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 2:20 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 2:20 — KJV
“Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, rudiments: or, elements”
— Colossians 2:20 (KJV)
Colossians 2:20 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 2:20
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:20: christ, rudiments, world
“Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:20: wherefore, dead, living
“And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? the living: or, him that liveth”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:20: dead, why, living
“Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:20: dead, why, though
“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:20: wherefore, dead, christ
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