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Cross-References — Colossians 2

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  1. Colossians 2:3referencesProverbs 2:3-5

    Colossians 2:3 speaks of Christ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 2:3-5 emphasizes seeking wisdom and understanding, which is ultimately found in Christ.

    Thematic focusWisdom, Knowledge in Christ.

  2. Colossians 2:9referencesJohn 1:14

    Colossians 2:9 declares that in Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, which aligns with John 1:14 where the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, revealing the fullness of God in human form.

    Thematic focusIncarnation, Fullness of Deity in Christ.

  3. Colossians 2:11referencesRomans 2:29

    Colossians 2:11 discusses the spiritual circumcision made without hands, which is a transformation of the heart. Romans 2:29 also speaks of circumcision of the heart by the Spirit, not by the letter.

    Thematic focusSpiritual Transformation, Circumcision of the Heart.

  4. Colossians 2:12referencesRomans 6:4

    Colossians 2:12 speaks of being buried with Christ in baptism and raised through faith. Romans 6:4 similarly describes being buried with Christ through baptism into death and raised to walk in newness of life.

    Thematic focusBaptism, New Life in Christ.

  5. Colossians 2:14referencesEphesians 2:15

    Colossians 2:14 describes the cancellation of the written code against us, which is similar to Ephesians 2:15 where Christ abolishes the law of commandments in ordinances, creating peace.

    Thematic focusAbolishment of the Law, Peace through Christ.

  6. Colossians 2:15referencesHebrews 2:14

    Colossians 2:15 speaks of Christ disarming principalities and powers, triumphing over them. Hebrews 2:14 explains how through death, Christ destroyed the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.

    Thematic focusVictory over Evil, Triumph of Christ.

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