Colossians 2:23

Tree of Life Version

Indeed, these are matters that have an appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and humility and self-denial of the body—yet none are of any value for stopping indulgence of the flesh.

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one disqualify you by insisting on false humility and worship of angels—going into detail about what he has seen, puffed up without cause by his fleshly mind.

Colossians 2:8

See that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men and the basic principles of the world rather than Messiah.

1 Timothy 4:3

They forbid people to marry; they command people to abstain from foods that God created for the faithful to share with thanksgiving, having come to know the truth.

Colossians 2:22

These all lead to decay with use, based as they are on man-made commands and teachings.

Ephesians 5:29

For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it—just as Messiah also does His community,

Romans 13:14

Instead, put on the Lord Messiah Yeshua, and stop making provision for the flesh—for its cravings.