Colossians 2:1
American King James For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
American Standard Version For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
King James For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
World English Bible For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Colossians 2:2
American King James That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
American Standard Version that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, `even' Christ,
King James That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
World English Bible that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
Colossians 2:3
American King James In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
American Standard Version in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
King James In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
World English Bible in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
Colossians 2:4
American King James And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
American Standard Version This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.
King James And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
World English Bible Now I say this that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.
Colossians 2:5
American King James For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
American Standard Version For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
King James For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
World English Bible For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
Colossians 2:6
American King James As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk you in him:
American Standard Version As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, `so' walk in him,
King James As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
World English Bible As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him,
Colossians 2:7
American King James Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
American Standard Version rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
King James Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
World English Bible rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.
Colossians 2:8
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:
King James 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.
World English Bible Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elemental spirits of the world, and not after Christ.
Colossians 2:9
American King James For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
American Standard Version for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily,
King James For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
World English Bible For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily,
Colossians 2:10
American King James And you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
American Standard Version and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power:
King James And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
World English Bible and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power.
Colossians 2:11
American King James In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
American Standard Version in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;
King James In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
World English Bible In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the sins of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ,
Colossians 2:12
American King James Buried with him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who has raised him from the dead.
American Standard Version having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
King James Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
World English Bible having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Colossians 2:13
American King James And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, has he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
American Standard Version And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, `I say', did he make alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses;
King James And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
World English Bible You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,
Colossians 2:14
American King James Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
American Standard Version having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out that way, nailing it to the cross;
King James Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
World English Bible wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:15
American King James And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
American Standard Version having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
King James And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
World English Bible Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Colossians 2:16
American King James Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
American Standard Version Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day:
King James Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
World English Bible Let no one therefore judge you in eating or drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day,
Colossians 2:17
American King James Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
American Standard Version which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.
King James Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
World English Bible which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.
Colossians 2:18
American King James Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
American Standard Version Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
King James Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
World English Bible Let no one rob you of your prize by self-abasement and worshiping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Colossians 2:19
American King James And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God.
American Standard Version and not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increasing with the increase of God.
King James And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
World English Bible and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God’s growth.
Colossians 2:20
American King James Why if you be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are you subject to ordinances,
American Standard Version If ye died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, do ye subject yourselves to ordinances,
King James 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,
World English Bible If you died with Christ from the elemental spirits of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances,
Colossians 2:21
American King James (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
American Standard Version Handle not, nor taste, nor touch
King James (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
World English Bible “Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch”
Colossians 2:22
American King James Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
American Standard Version (all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and doctrines of men?
King James Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
World English Bible (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?
Colossians 2:23
American King James Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honor to the satisfying of the flesh.
American Standard Version Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and severity to the body; `but are' not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
King James Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
World English Bible These things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, humility, and severity to the body, but aren’t of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.