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Colossians 2

Col. 2:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
holding
krateo (Greek #2902)
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Pronounce: krat-eh'-o
Origin: from 2904
the Head
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kephale (Greek #2776)
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: head.
Pronounce: kef-al-ay'
Origin: from the primary κάπτω (in the sense of seizing)
d, from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
joints
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
haphe (Greek #860)
probably a ligament (as fastening)
KJV usage: joint.
Pronounce: haf-ay'
Origin: from 680
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
bands
sundesmos (Greek #4886)
a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control
KJV usage: band, bond.
Pronounce: soon'-des-mos
Origin: from 4862 and 1199
having nourishment ministered
epichoregeo (Greek #2023)
to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply, (figuratively) aid or contribute
KJV usage: add, minister (nourishment, unto).
Pronounce: ep-ee-khor-ayg-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 5524
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
knit together
sumbibazo (Greek #4822)
to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
KJV usage: compact, assuredly gather, intrust, knit together, prove.
Pronounce: soom-bib-ad'-zo
Origin: from 4862 and βιβάζω (to force; causative (by reduplication) of the base of 939)
, increaseth with
auzano (Greek #837)
to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
KJV usage: grow (up), (give the) increase.
Pronounce: owx-an'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
the increase
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
auxesis (Greek #838)
growth
KJV usage: increase.
Pronounce: owx'-ay-sis
Origin: from 837
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Eph. 4:15‑16• 15but, holding the truth in love, let us grow up unto him in all things, who is the head, Christ,
 16from whom all the body, being fitted together and compacted by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [the] measure of each one part, worketh the increase of the body for edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:15‑16)

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Col. 2:6‑9• 6As therefore ye received the Christ, Jesus the Lord, in him walk,
 7rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, even as ye were taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
 8See that there shall be no one that leadeth you a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.
 9For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; (Col. 2:6‑9)
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Col. 1:18• 18And he is the head of the body, the assembly; who is [the] beginning, firstborn from among the dead, that he might be in all things pre-eminent: (Col. 1:18)
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Gal. 1:6‑9• 6I wonder that thus quickly ye are being removed from him that called you in Christ's grace to a different gospel
 7which is not another, but there are some that trouble you and desire to pervert the gospel of Christ.
 8But even if we or an angel out of heaven preach to you contrary to what we preached to you, accursed let him be.
 9As we have said before, now also again I say, if one is preaching to you contrary to what ye received, accursed let him be. (Gal. 1:6‑9)
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Gal. 5:2‑4• 2Behold, I Paul say to you, that if ye are circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
 3And I witness again to every man if circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
 4Ye have derived no effect from Christ, whoever are being justified by law; ye have fallen from grace. (Gal. 5:2‑4)
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1 Tim. 2:4‑6• 4who desireth that all men should be saved and come unto full knowledge of truth.
 5For [there is] one God, one Mediator also of God and men, Christ Jesus a man,
 6who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony in its own times, (1 Tim. 2:4‑6)
all.
Eph. 4:15‑16• 15but, holding the truth in love, let us grow up unto him in all things, who is the head, Christ,
 16from whom all the body, being fitted together and compacted by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [the] measure of each one part, worketh the increase of the body for edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:15‑16)
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Job 19:9‑12•  (Job 19:9‑12)
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Psa. 139:15‑16•  (Psa. 139:15‑16)
nourishment.
John 15:4‑6• 4Abide in me, and I in you: as the branch cannot bear fruit from itself, unless it abide in the vine; so neither [can] ye, unless ye abide in me.
 5I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, he beareth much fruit; because apart from me ye can do nothing.
 6If one abide not in me, he is cast out as the branch, and is dried up: and they gather it, and cast [it] into the fire, and it burneth. (John 15:4‑6)
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Rom. 11:17• 17But if some of the branches were broken off, and thou being a wild olive wert grafted in among them and becamest a fellow-partaker of the root and the fatness of the olive tree, (Rom. 11:17)
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Eph. 5:29• 29for no one ever hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Christ also the assembly: (Eph. 5:29)
knit.
Col. 2:2• 2that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding unto full knowledge of the mystery of God, (Col. 2:2)
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John 17:21• 21that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou didst send me. (John 17:21)
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Acts 4:32• 32And the heart and soul of the multitude of those that believed were one; and not one said that aught of his possessions was his own: but they had all things common. (Acts 4:32)
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Rom. 12:4‑5• 4For just as in one body we have many members, but the members have not all the same function,
 5so we, the many, are one body in Christ, but individually members of one another. (Rom. 12:4‑5)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you, but [that] ye be made perfect in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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1 Cor. 10:16‑17• 16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not fellowship with the blood of the Christ? The loaf which we break, is it not fellowship with the body of the Christ?
 17Because we, the many, are one loaf, one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. (1 Cor. 10:16‑17)
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1 Cor. 12:12‑27• 12For even as the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.
 13For by one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, and were all made to drink of one Spirit.
 14For also the body is not one member but many.
 15If the foot shall say, Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body, it is not on this account not of the body;
 16and if the ear say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body, it is not on this account not of the body.
 17If the whole body [were] an eye, where the hearing? If all hearing, where the smelling?
 18But now God set the members each one of them in the body according as he pleased.
 19And if they all were one member, where the body?
 20But now [are there] many members, and one body.
 21And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee; or, again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
 22But much more the members of the body that seem to be weaker are necessary:
 23and those which we think to be less honourable [members] of the body, on these we put more abundant honour, and our uncomely [members] have more abundant comeliness;
 24but our comely [members] have no need. But God blended the body together, having given more abundant honour to that which lacked,
 25that there might be no division in the body, but that the members might have the same concern one for another.
 26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with [it]: whether a member is glorified, all the members rejoice with [it].
 27Now ye are Christ's body, and members in particular. (1 Cor. 12:12‑27)
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Eph. 4:3• 3using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: (Eph. 4:3)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you or absent, I may hear of your concerns, that ye stand in one spirit, with one soul striving together with the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)
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Phil. 2:2‑5• 2fulfil my joy, that ye may mind the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, minding the one thing:
 3nothing in strifefulness, or vainglory, but in lowly-mindedness esteeming one another more excellent than themselves:
 4regarding each not his own things, but each also those of others.
 5For let this mind be in you which [was] also in Christ Jesus; (Phil. 2:2‑5)
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1 Peter 3:8• 8Finally [be] all likeminded, sympathetic, brother-loving, tender-hearted, humble-minded; (1 Peter 3:8)
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Col. 1:10• 10to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, in every good work bearing fruit, and increasing in the full knowledge of God, (Col. 1:10)
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1 Cor. 3:6• 6I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. (1 Cor. 3:6)
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Eph. 4:16• 16from whom all the body, being fitted together and compacted by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [the] measure of each one part, worketh the increase of the body for edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:16)
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1 Thess. 3:12• 12and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another and toward all, even as we also toward you; (1 Thess. 3:12)
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1 Thess. 4:10• 10for, indeed, ye do it toward all the brethren that are in the whole of Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound still more, (1 Thess. 4:10)
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2 Thess. 1:3• 3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of each of you all toward one another aboundeth; (2 Thess. 1:3)
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2 Peter 3:18• 18But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: to him [be] the glory both now and unto eternity's day. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)
• One with Him, there could be nothing between Him and them; if there were anything, then they were dead. (“Colossians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Cease “holding fast the Head.” That is, they cease to look to Christ their Head for direction, guidance, and spiritual nourishment. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)
• All true direction and spiritual sustenance comes from Christ, and we are to look to Him for it, but we receive it through the “joints and bands” of the body, which are the members whom He uses to minister the truth to us (Eph. 4:16). Spiritual food does not come from the members of the body, but from the Lord through the members of the body. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)
• The object of all ministry is that there would be an increase in the saints that is according to God. (“Hindrances to Carrying Out the Truth of the Mystery: Colossians 2:4-19” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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 of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and knit together by the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.