Colossians 2:6
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
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Colossians 2:6
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
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The verse emphasizes that your ongoing life in Christ should mirror the way you first embraced Him. This isn't just about starting well; it's a call to maintain the very same reception—through teaching and personal faith—in your daily walk.
Paul is warning the Colossian church against false teachers who are trying to sway them with clever arguments and intricate philosophies. He's already expressed his deep concern and love for them, and now he's moving into direct instruction, urging them to stay firm in the truth they first received. This verse serves as the foundation for his subsequent exhortations about remaining rooted and built up in Christ.
Did you 'receive' Jesus just once, or is it an ongoing reality? This verse calls us to connect our initial embrace with our daily life.
The way you first welcomed Jesus into your life isn't just a memory; it's the blueprint for how you continue to live in Him. When you first received Christ Jesus the Lord, you embraced His person, His work, and His authority. This wasn't a passive event but an active acceptance of Him as your Savior and Lord.
The 'As' and the 'So'
Paul uses a powerful parallel structure here: 'As you received... so walk.' This means your present walk should mirror the reality of your initial reception.
Are you walking in the real Christ, or a diluted version? The apostle Paul warns against 'other Christs' and urges us to stay grounded in the genuine article.
The Colossian believers were facing subtle pressures from false teachers who were distorting the truth about Jesus. Paul's instruction to 'walk in Him' serves as a powerful antidote.
The Danger of Distortion
These teachers weren't necessarily denying Jesus outright, but they were adding requirements, introducing other mediators, or diminishing His supreme authority. This created a 'different Jesus' or a 'different gospel.'
The Sufficiency of Christ
Paul reminds them of the Christ they received: 'Christ Jesus the Lord.' This full title emphasizes His identity:
Understand the original words
Christos · Greek Noun
The anointed One of God, the promised Messiah who fulfills the Old Testament prophecies, Savior, and King.
kyrios · Greek Noun
The supreme ruler or sovereign; one who has authority, ownership, and lordship over a person's life and the universe.
peripateō · Greek Verb
To live, conduct oneself, or behave in a manner consistent with a specific principle or person. It signifies a continuous, habitual way of life.
This verse anchors the Christian life in the initial reception of Christ, reminding believers that their ongoing walk should mirror the foundational truth they first embraced, especially in the face of potentially deceptive teachings.
c. AD 30-33
Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected
The foundational events of Christianity occur in Judea, establishing Jesus as the Christ and Lord.
c. AD 45-50
Paul's missionary journeys
The Apostle Paul travels widely, establishing churches and spreading the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire, including regions near Colossae.
c. AD 50-60— this verse
Establishment of the Colossian Church
The church in Colossae is founded, likely through the ministry of Epaphras, a close associate of Paul. The community receives the core teachings of Christianity.
c. AD 60-62
Paul writes Colossians from prison
While imprisoned, likely in Rome, Paul writes this letter to the Colossians to address emerging false teachings and strengthen their faith.
This passage directly parallels the warning in Colossians, highlighting the danger of turning to a 'different gospel' after initially receiving the true one.
Ephesians 4:20It speaks to 'learning Christ' in a similar way to how the Colossians received Christ, emphasizing a deep personal knowledge and adherence to Him.
Deuteronomy 5:32This Old Testament passage offers a foundational command to 'be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left,' echoing the call to 'walk in Him' without deviation.
1 John 2:6This verse states, 'whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked,' directly linking our walk to our abiding in Christ, much like Colossians 2:6.
Isaiah 30:21The phrase 'This is the way; walk in it' from Isaiah strongly resonates with Paul's exhortation to 'walk in Him,' presenting Christ as the divine pathway for life.
henryColossians 2:1-7: "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;"
2:1-7 The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. When we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called, to make confession with the mouth. Knowledge and faith make a soul rich. The stronger our faith, and the warmer our love, the more will our comfort be. The treasures of wisdom are hid…
vincentColossians 2:6: "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:"
Ye received (παρελάβετε)By transmission from (παρά) your teachers.Christ Jesus the Lord (τὸν Χριστόν Ἱησοῦν τὸν Κὑριον)The Christ, specially defined by the following words, thus emphasizing the personal Christ rather than the Gospel, because the true doctrine of Christ's person was perverted by the Colossian teachers. The Christ, even Jesus, the Lord.
The verse emphasizes that your ongoing life in Christ should mirror the way you first embraced Him. This isn't just about starting well; it's a call to maintain the very same reception—through teaching and personal faith—in your daily walk.
Paul is warning the Colossian church against false teachers who are trying to sway them with clever arguments and intricate philosophies. He's already expressed his deep concern and love for them, and now he's moving into direct instruction, urging them to stay firm in the truth they first received. This verse serves as the foundation for his subsequent exhortations about remaining rooted and built up in Christ.
Paul is warning the Colossian church against false teachers who are trying to sway them with clever arguments and intricate philosophies. He's already expressed his deep concern and love for them, and now he's moving into direct instruction, urging them to stay firm in the truth they first received. This verse serves as the foundation for his subsequent exhortations about remaining rooted and built up in Christ.
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Walking in this Christ means recognizing His absolute sufficiency. You don't need added rituals, secret knowledge, or any other spiritual crutch. Your life is to be lived in the power and reality of the one true Christ who was faithfully taught to them.
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him," — The verse emphasizes that your ongoing life in Christ should mirror the way you first embraced Him. This isn't just about starting well; it's a call to maintain the very same reception—through teachi…