Colossians 2:22-23
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
22 Things which[a] are all for[b] perishing[c] in the use[d]!) according-to the commandments and teachings of humans?— 23 which are indeed having the talk[e] of wisdom in-connection-with will-worship[f] and humility[g] and harsh-treatment[h] of the body, not[i] in-connection-with any [real] value against the indulgence of the flesh.
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- Colossians 2:22 Paul interjects his opinion of such teaching.
- Colossians 2:22 That is, intended for, destined for.
- Colossians 2:22 Or, destruction, ruin.
- Colossians 2:22 Or, using-up, consumption.
- Colossians 2:23 Or, report, reputation.
- Colossians 2:23 Or, self-made religion, self-chosen religion, would-be religion. It is worship sourced in the will of the worshiper, not the will of the one worshiped.
- Colossians 2:23 See v 18.
- Colossians 2:23 Or, unsparing-treatment.
- Colossians 2:23 not...flesh. Or, not in connection with any honor for the satisfaction of the flesh; or, not in connection with any honor, [but] for the indulgence of their flesh.
Colossians 2:22-23
King James Version
22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23 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.
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Colossians 2:22-23
English Standard Version
22 ((A)referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to (B)human precepts and teachings? 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in (C)promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are (D)of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
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