22 (which all refer (A)to things destined to perish [a]with use)—in accordance with the (B)commandments and teachings of men? 23 These are matters which have, to be sure, the [b]appearance of wisdom in [c](C)self-made religion and self-abasement and (D)severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against (E)fleshly indulgence.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 2:22 Or by being consumed
  2. Colossians 2:23 Lit report; Gr logos
  3. Colossians 2:23 Or would-be religion