Colossians 2:23

Modern English Version

These things have indeed a show of wisdom in self-imposed worship and humility and neglecting of the body, but are worthless against the indulgence of the flesh.

Cross References

Romans 13:14

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

Ephesians 5:29

For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord cares for the church.

Colossians 2:18

Do not let anyone cheat you of your reward by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on those things which he has not seen, vainly arrogant due to his unspiritual mind,

Colossians 2:22

These all are to perish with use and are aligned with the commandments and teachings of men.

Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone captivate you through philosophy and vain deceit, in the tradition of men and the elementary principles of the world, and not after Christ.

1 Timothy 4:3

forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable in all things, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come.