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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Colossians 2:4

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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And--"Now." Compare with "lest any man," &c. Col 2:8, Col 2:16, Col 2:18. He refers to the blending of Judaism with Oriental philosophy, and the combination of this mixture with Christianity. enticing words--plausible as wearing the guise of wisdom and humility (Col 2:18, Col 2:23).
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