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22 Which [a]deal with everything (A)destined to perish [b]with use, which are in accordance with the (B)commands and teachings of men; 23 which are matters having, to be sure, a [c]word of wisdom in [d](C)self-made religion and self-abasement and (D)severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against (E)fleshly indulgence.

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  1. Colossians 2:22 Lit are
  2. Colossians 2:22 Or by being consumed
  3. Colossians 2:23 Or message
  4. Colossians 2:23 Or would-be religion

22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish(A) with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings.(B) 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility(C) and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

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