Colossians 2:20-3:4

English Standard Version

²⁰ If with Christ ^(A)you died to the ^(B)elemental spirits of the world, ^(C)why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— ^21 (D)“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” ²² (^(E)referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to ^(F)human precepts and teachings? ²³ These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in ^(G)promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are ^(H)of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.

Put On the New Self

3 ^(I)If then you have been raised with Christ, seek ^(J)the things that are above, where Christ is, ^(K)seated at the right hand of God. ^2 (L)Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. ³ For ^(M)you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ⁴ When Christ ^(N)who is your^[a] life ^(O)appears, then you also will appear with him ^(P)in glory.