Colossians 2:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} not{G3756} holding{G2902}{(G5723)} the Head{G2776}, from{G1537} which{G3739} all{G3956} the body{G4983} by{G1223} joints{G860} and{G2532} bands{G4886} having nourishment ministered{G2023}{(G5746)}, and{G2532} knit together{G4822}{(G5746)}, increaseth{G837}{(G5719)} with the increase{G838} of God{G2316}.
KJV with Strongs
(19) And not holding fast to the head from whom the entire body is being supported in the dance and united by the joints and sinews grows with growth from יהוה YAHWEH.
The F.O.G
[19] They've lost connection with Messiah, the Head of the body. It's from Him that the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and not holding the head, from which all the body—through the joints and bands gathering supply, and being knit together—may increase with the increase of God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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