Colossians 2:23

New American Bible - revised edition

While they have a semblance of wisdom in rigor of devotion and self-abasement [and] severity to the body, they are of no value against gratification of the flesh.

Cross References

Romans 13:14

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

Ephesians 5:29

For no one hates his own flesh but rather nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ does the church,

Colossians 2:18

Let no one disqualify you, delighting in self-abasement and worship of angels, taking his stand on visions, inflated without reason by his fleshly mind,

Colossians 2:22

These are all things destined to perish with use; they accord with human precepts and teachings.

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy according to human tradition, according to the elemental powers of the world and not according to Christ. Sovereign Role of Christ.

1 Timothy 4:3

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

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.