Colossians 2:22
These commands refer to things that don't last since they're used up, and they're based on man-made requirements and teachings.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
In Context
21Things like: don't handle that, don't taste that, don't touch that!
Cross References
Isaiah 29:13The Lord says, “These people come and praise me with their words, and honor me with lip service, but their thoughts are miles away. Their worship of me only consists of them following rules people have taught them.
Daniel 11:37He will have no time for the gods of his forefathers, nor for the one loved by women, nor for any other god, for he considers himself greater than any of these.
Mark 7:7There's no point in their worship of me, for what they teach as doctrines are merely human rules.’
John 6:27Don't be preoccupied about food that doesn't last, but concentrate on the lasting food of eternal life which the Son of man will give you, for God the Father has placed his seal of approval on him.”
Titus 1:14not paying attention to Jewish myths and human commandments from those who deviate 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 →