1. I would have you know. He declares his affection towards them, that he may have more credit and authority; for we readily believe those whom we know to be desirous of our welfare. It is also an evidence of no ordinary affection, that he was concerned about them in…
KJVAnd 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.
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4 additional translationsand not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.
and not holding the head, from which all the body--through the joints and bands gathering supply, and being knit together--may increase with the increase of God.
He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.
and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and united together by the joints and bands, increases with the increase ofGod.
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About this book
New TestamentColossians — Apostolic writings (New Testament).