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What does Colossians 2:7 mean?

"rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving."

— Colossians 2:7 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

4

Now this I say that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

5

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

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As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

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rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.

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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.

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For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily,

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and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power;

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