Colossians 2:20-3:2

English Standard Version

²⁰If 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? ²³These 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.