Colossians 2:20

"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."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Christ, the Head, as essential for spiritual health and growth. Just as a body is supplied and held together by its head, so too are believers united with Christ in His life and growth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. Wherefore. In view of all that has been said. If it be true that you are really dead to the world, why do you act as if you still lived under the principles of the world? If ye be dead with Christ. If you are dead to the world in virtue of his death. The apostle here, as elsewhere, speaks of a very close union with Christ. We died with him; that is, such was the efficacy of his death, and such is our union with him, that we became dead also to the world. See Barnes "Ro 6:2"; See Barnes "Ro 6:4"; See Barnes "Ro 6:8"; See Barnes "Ro 6:11". From the rudiments of the world. Marg., elements. The elements or principles which axe of a worldly nature, and which reign among worldly men.

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