Colossians 2:22-23

Living Bible

²²Such rules are mere human teachings, for food was made to be eaten and used up. ²³These rules may seem good, for rules of this kind require strong devotion and are humiliating and hard on the body, but they have no effect when it comes to conquering a person’s evil thoughts and desires. They only make him proud.

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Colossians 2:22-23

New Living Translation

²²Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them. ²³These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.

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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 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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