en_tn_lite_do_not_use/col/02/18.md

## Let no one be robbed of a prize​ ##

"Let no one be cheated out of their prize." This metaphor compares people who teach false humility and worshiping of angels to robbers who steal the Colossians' salvation. AT: "Do not let anyone steal someone's reward." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]], [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## false humility ##

"voluntary humility." Doing things that make you appear to be humble to others. AT: "pious self-denial."

## obsesses about things ##

Having thoughts that constantly control the mind or being excessively preoccupied with something.

## fleshly thinking ##

Thinking as a natural or sinful person rather than as a spiritual person.

## hold on to ##

"firmly grasp" or "cling to" just as a child firmly holds on to his parent.

## Christ, the head, from whom the whole body is supplied and held together through joints and ligaments ##

This metaphor compares the authority of Christ over the Church to a human head which controls and governs all of the body. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])