Colossians 2:3
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:3 in other translations
| BSB | in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. |
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| WEB | in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. |
| ASV | in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden. |
| YLT | in whom are all the treasures of the wisdom and the knowledge hid, |
| DARBY | in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge. |
| BBE | In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge. |
| Webster | In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. |
What does Colossians 2:3 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Are hid. Like treasures that are concealed or garnered up. It does not mean that none of those "treasures" had been developed; but that, so to speak, Christ, as Mediator, was the great treasure-house where were to be found all the wisdom and knowledge needful for men.
All the treasures. It is common to compare anything valuable with "treasures" of silver or gold. The idea here is, that in reference to the wisdom and knowledge needful for us, Christ is what abundant treasures are in reference to the supply of our wants.
Wisdom. The wisdom needful for our salvation. 1Cor 1:24.
And knowledge. The knowledge which is requisite to guide us in the way to life. Christ is able to instruct us in all that it is desirable for us to know, so that it is not necessary for us to apply to philosophy, or to the teachings of men.
(1) "In whom" "wherein"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Colossians 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, not from us, but for us, in Christ. These were hid from proud unbelievers, but…
Colossians 2:3 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Colossians 2:3
- 1 Corinthians 1:24
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
- Romans 11:33
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
- 1 Corinthians 2:6-8
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- 2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
- Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
- Ephesians 3:9-10
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
- Ephesians 1:8
Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
- Matthew 10:26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
- Proverbs 2:4
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
- Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
- Revelation 2:17
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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Context
- Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- Colossians 2:3
In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- Colossians 2:4
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
Colossians 2:3 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | En el cual están escondidos todos los tesoros de sabiduría y conocimiento. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | dans lequel sont cachés tous les trésors de la sagesse et de la connaissance. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | in welchem verborgen sind alle Schätze der Weisheit und der Erkenntnis. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | in quo sunt omnes thesauri sapientiæ et scientiæ absconditi. |