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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23 Although these have a reputation for wisdom(A) by promoting self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value in curbing self-indulgence.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 2:23 Lit value against indulgence of the flesh

23 它们虽然藉着自造宗教、谦卑低微、苦待身体,外表有智慧,但在对付放任肉体的事上,没有任何价值。

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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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23 Las cuales cosas tienen a la verdad cierta reputación de sabiduría en culto a la voluntad y humildad, y en duro trato del cuerpo; pero no tienen valor alguno contra los apetitos de la carne.

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