Colossians 2:20-23 (New American Standard)
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1If you have died with Christ ato the 2elementary principles of the world, 3why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to 4decrees, such as,
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"Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch !"
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(which all refer 5to things destined to perish bwith use )-in accordance with the 6commandments and teachings of men ?
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These are matters which have, to be sure, the cappearance of wisdom in d7self-made religion and self-abasement and 8severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against 9fleshly indulgence.
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a.
Colossians 2:20 - Lit "from"
b.
Colossians 2:22 - Or "by being consumed"
c.
Colossians 2:23 - Lit "report;" Gr "logos"
d.
Colossians 2:23 - Or "would-be religion"