King James Version
Colossians 2:22 in the King James Version says “Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?”
Colossians 2:22 · KJV
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, rudiments: or, elements
(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
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
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“after”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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