| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 20 Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: | 20 Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: |
| 21 "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? | 21 "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? |
| 22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. | 22 These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. |
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