Colossians 2:23

English Standard Version 2016

These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.

1 Timothy 4:3

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

Colossians 2:22

(referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings?

Ephesians 5:29

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

Romans 13:14

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