Colossians 2:1-5 – Christ, God’s mystery made known

Now Paul made known to the Colossians the effort he had put in to benefit the Colossians as well as those believers at Laodicea. Many of them had not even seen Paul’s face.

In verse 2, he then went on to state the objective of why he labored so intensely. It was done with the hope of several results. Firstly, that they might be strengthened and encouraged in their hearts. This was needed to face the dangers confronting them so that they would not move from their true faith. Secondly, he wanted to ensure that they would remain a knitted unit sharing a loving relationship with each other. Thirdly, that by understanding the truth they would have full and complete assurance of their faith. This would enable them to know about Christ Himself whom God had kept from being known previously.

In verse 3, Paul’s statement here tells us that through Christ Jesus, all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge of God, are now revealed. There are two implications here. Firstly, all of God’s wisdom and knowledge are revealed by Him telling us of Christ’s sufficiency. Secondly, only in Him and nowhere else can the treasure of God’s wisdom and knowledge be found, telling us of Christ’s uniqueness.

In verses 4-5, Paul then concluded by stating his purpose for his explanation about Christ. He did it so that the believers there in Colossae as well as Laodicea would not be deluded by persuasive arguments of the false teachers. That they would not go down the wrong path that would only lead to errors. He also wanted them to know that, although he was not there with them in person, they were constantly on his mind. In saying that he was with them in spirit he was identifying himself with them. Paul believed that what he said would result in a positive response from them. He then rejoiced as he anticipated to see their discipline and concrete stand in their faith in Christ.  

Christ is God’s rich treasure and wisdom revealed. The question is: how much do we know Him? He is our source to all the true riches of God. We need to take the time to connect with Him. We should seek to know him more clearly so that we will love Him more dearly and follow Him more closely!