Colossians 2:23

These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom with their self-imposed worship, and self-abasement, and severity to the body; but are of no value in restraining 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

22These all refer to things which perish with use; and are based on the commandments and doctrines of men.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

Colossians 2:8Beware, lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, which depend on the traditions of men and the rudiments of the world, and not on Christ.

Colossians 2:22These all refer to things which perish with use; and are based on the commandments and doctrines of men.

1 Timothy 4:8For bodily exercise is of some value: but godliness is of value in all things, having promise in this life, and in that which is 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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