Colossians 2:23

Such things do indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and subservience and asceticism, but are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

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In The King James Version

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

In Context

22(all of which result in corruption through overuse) according to the commands and teachings of men?

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:13Such men are really false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into ‘apostles’ of Christ.

Colossians 2:8Be careful that no one captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the basic principles of the world and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:22(all of which result in corruption through overuse) according to the commands and teachings of men?

1 Timothy 4:8Now physical exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, holding promises for both this present life and the one to come.

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 →

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