Colossians 2
Colossians 2 ( Colossians • Chapter 2 (23 verses)): 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; That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the ackn... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Laodicea . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Spiritual Gifts (Charismata) & Ministry in the Early Church—The existence and divine distribution of spiritual gifts for building the Church is biblical-primary ( Rom 12 , 1 Cor 12 -14, Eph 4 ). However, whether miraculous sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, apostolic miracles) ceased with the apostolic age (Cessationism) or continue today (Continuationism) is a primary scholarly debate.
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Jezreel 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:18 , 2 Sam 2:9 , 1 Kgs 18:45 , 1 Kgs 18:46 , 1 Kgs 21:1 , 2 Kgs 8:29 .) Holy Place 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 8:8 , 1 Kgs 8:10 , 2 Chr 5:9 , 2 Chr 5:11 , 2 Chr 29:5 , 2 Chr 29:7 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Most Holy Place 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Kgs 6:16 , 1 Kgs 7:50 , 1 Kgs 8:6 , 1 Chr 6:49 , 2 Chr 3:8 , 2 Chr 3:10 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Aroer 2 (Guess (near Rabbah ). Referenced in Num 32:34 , Josh 13:25 , Judg 11:33 , 2 Sam 24:5 , 1 Chr 5:8 .)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Colossians 2:21 : "(Touch not; taste not; handle not;"; Colossians 4:14 : " Luke , the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you."; Colossians 1:8 : "Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.". Related canonical books and chapters: Colossians 2 ( Colossians • Chapter 2 (23 verses)), Colossians (New Testament • 4 Chapters), Colossians 4 (Colossians • Chapter 4 (18 verses)).