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Colossians 2:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Colossians 2:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. neglecting: or, punishing, or, not sparing”
Colossians 2:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 2:23
Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. Paul concludes by exposing asceticism's failure. These practices "have a shew of wisdom" (logon men echonta sophias, λόγον μὲν ἔχοντα σοφίας, "have appearance of wisdom")—they look impressive, disciplined, spiritual. "Will worship" (ethelothrēskeia, ἐθελοθρησκείᾳ, "self-made religion"), "humility" (tapeinophrosynē, ταπεινοφροσύνῃ), and "neglecting of the body" (apheidia sōmatos, ἀφειδίᾳ σώματος, "harsh treatment of body") create appearance of ad...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 2:23
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“but godliness has value in all things”
“according to the precepts and doctrines of men?”
“after the tradition of men”
“dwelling in the things which he has not seen”
“even as the Lord also does the assembly;”
“deceitful workers”
“Forbidding to marry”
“your eyes will be opened”