Colossians 2:23

A Conservative Version

Which having, are indeed a matter of wisdom in will-worship, and self-mortification, and austerity of the body--not in any value against indulgence of the flesh.

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is coming.

Colossians 2:18

Let no man umpire against you insisting on self-mortification, and worship of the heavenly agents, intruding in things that he has not seen, vainly puffed up by the mind of his flesh,

Colossians 2:8

Take heed lest there will be any man taking you captive through the love of wisdom and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ.

1 Timothy 4:3

forbidding to marry, to abstain from foods, which God created for partaking with thankfulness by those who believe and know the truth.

Colossians 2:22

(which are all things for consumption by use), according to the commandments and teachings of men?

Ephesians 5:29

For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as also Christ the church,

Romans 13:14

But clothe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no forethought for lusts of the flesh.