Colossians 2:8

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See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

World English Bible (WEB)

Beware{G991}{(G5720)} lest{G3361} any man{G5100} spoil{G2071}{(G5704)}{G4812}{(G5723)} you{G5209} through{G1223} philosophy{G5385} and{G2532} vain{G2756} deceit{G539}, after{G2596} the tradition{G3862} of men{G444}, after{G2596} the rudiments{G4747} of the world{G2889}, and{G2532} not{G3756} after{G2596} Christ{G5547}.

Strong's King James

(8) See that nothing, nobody is taking you captive through philosophy and empty handed deception according to the tradition of men, elementary principles of this world and not according to Mashiach.

The F.O.G

[8] Watch out! Don't let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and the elemental spiritual forces of this world, rather than from Messiah.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

See that no one shall be carrying you away as spoil through the philosophy and vain deceit, according to the deliverance of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ,

Young's Literal Translation

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Colossians 2:8

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Jean Paul Joseph

Colossians 2:8