^{4 Ref} Now this I say that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

^{5 Ref} 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.

^{6 Ref} As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

^{7 Ref} rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.

^{8 Ref} 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.