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Colossians 2:23
New International Version
Colossians 2:23
New International Version
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.
Colossians 2:23
English Standard Version
Colossians 2:23
English Standard Version
23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in (A)promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are (B)of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
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Colossians 2:23
New American Standard Bible 1995
Colossians 2:23
New American Standard Bible 1995
23 These are matters which have, to be sure, the [a]appearance of wisdom in [b](A)self-made religion and self-abasement and (B)severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against (C)fleshly indulgence.
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- Colossians 2:23 Lit report; Gr logos
- Colossians 2:23 Or would-be religion
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