Colossians 2:23
Such ideas have at least an intention to attain to wisdom, but through superstition and debasement, not sparing the body, and they are without any honor in satiating the flesh.
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22which all lead to destruction by their very use, in accord with the precepts and doctrines of men.
Cross References
Genesis 3:5For God knows that, on whatever day you will eat from it, your eyes will be opened; and you will be like gods, knowing good and evil.”
2 Corinthians 11:13For false apostles, such as these deceitful workers, are presenting themselves as if they were Apostles of Christ.
Colossians 2:8See to it that no one deceives you through philosophy and empty falsehoods, as found in the traditions of men, in accord with the influences of the world, and not in accord with Christ.
Colossians 2:22which all lead to destruction by their very use, in accord with the precepts and doctrines of men.
1 Timothy 4:8For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.
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 →