Colossians 2:22
(which are all things for consumption by use), according to the commandments and teachings of men?
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
In Context
21Do not handle, nor taste, nor touch
Cross References
Isaiah 29:13And LORD said, Inasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and honor me with their lips, but have removed their heart far from me, but in vain they worship me (LXX/NT), {teaching the commandments and doctrines of men
Daniel 11:37Neither shall he regard the gods of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god, for he shall magnify himself above all.
Mark 7:7But in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.
John 6:27Work not for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you, for God the Father put a seal on this man.
Titus 1:14not giving heed to Jewish myths, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:17-23
The Glory of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment… Read the whole commentary →