“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”
Whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ — Paul's proclamation (kēryssa, preach) includes warning (noutheteō, counsel) and teaching (didaskō). 'Everyone' (pantas anthrōpos) is universal: none excluded. 'With all wisdom' (en pasē sophia) uses wisdom-language (key in Colossians) for gospel communication. 'Present mature' (paristēmi teleioi en Christō) uses temple-language: believers are offered mature before God. Maturity is Christological: growth toward Christ-likeness.
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