Colossians 2:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Although these have a reputation for wisdom  by promoting self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value in curbing self-indulgence.  ,

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

For the training of the body has limited benefit,  but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one condemn  you  by delighting in ascetic practices  and the worship of angels, claiming access to a visionary realm. Such a person is inflated  by empty notions of his unspiritual  mind.

Colossians 2:8

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,  based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.

1 Timothy 4:3

They forbid marriage  and demand abstinence  from foods that God created  to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.

Colossians 2:22

All these regulations refer to what is destined to perish by being used up; they are human commands and doctrines.

Ephesians 5:29

For no one ever hates his own flesh but provides and cares for it, just as Christ does for the church,

Romans 13:14

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ,  and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires.