8Beware 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.
Colossians 2:8 —
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Matthew Henry
(vv. 4-12)The apostle cautions the Colossians against deceivers (Col. 2:4): And this I say lest any man beguile you with enticing words ; and Col. 2:8; Lest any man spoil you . He insists so much upon the perfection of Christ and the gospel revelation, to preserve them from the ensnaring insinuations of those who would corrupt their principles. Note, 1. The way in which Satan spoils souls is by beguiling th...
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