Colossians 2:22-23

King James Version

²²Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

²³Which 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

New King James Version

²²which all concern things which perish with the using—^(A)according to the commandments and doctrines of men? ²³^(B)These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and ^[a]neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

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Footnotes

Colossians 2:23 severe treatment, asceticism

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? ²³These 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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Colossians 2:22-23

New International Version

²²These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish^(A) with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.^(B) ²³Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility^(C) and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

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