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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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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 2:22 Paul interjects his opinion of such teaching.
  2. Colossians 2:22 That is, intended for, destined for.
  3. Colossians 2:22 Or, destruction, ruin.
  4. Colossians 2:22 Or, using-up, consumption.
  5. Colossians 2:23 Or, report, reputation.
  6. 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.
  7. Colossians 2:23 See v 18.
  8. Colossians 2:23 Or, unsparing-treatment.
  9. 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.

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