Colossians 2:22

For these are of perishable use, and are ordinances and doctrines of men;

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

In Context

21you are not to touch, nor to taste, nor to handle?

23and appear to have in them a reason of wisdom, with the look of humility and the fear of Aloha, (as) not sparing the body, (yet) not in that which is (really) of value, but in those (things) whose use pertains to the flesh.

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Cross References

Mark 7:7But in vain do they reverence me while they teach the teachings of the commandments of men.

John 6:27Work not (for) the food which perisheth, but (for) the food that endureth unto the life that is eternal, which the Son of man shall give to you: for this hath the Father sealed, (even) Aloha.

Titus 1:14nor cast themselves to the fables of the Jihudoyee, and to the mandates of men who hate 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 →

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