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Colossians 2:23
English Standard Version
Colossians 2:23
English Standard Version
23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in (A)promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are (B)of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
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Colossians 2:23
New International Version
Colossians 2:23
New International Version
23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility(A) and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
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