2 My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah.
3 In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
4 I am telling you this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive-sounding arguments.
5 For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.
6 Therefore as you received Messiah Yeshua as Lord, so continue to walk in Him—
7 rooted and built up in Him and established in your faith just as you were taught, overflowing with thankfulness.
8 See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah.