Colossians 2:22

Alive with Christ · Colossians 2:6–23
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Translations

Modern
These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
Traditional
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
Literal
…which are all unto decay with the use, according to the precepts and teachings of men,
Latin
…quæ sunt omnia in interitum ipso usu, secundum præcepta et doctrinas hominum:

Original

Greek
English
These will all perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings.

Notes

Paul rejects the false teachers and their demands, explaining that their ideas come from human teachings (see 2:8). They advocated various rules of conduct that had no basis in Christ.

Parallels

Ephesians 2:1–10

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Letter to the Colossians

Topics

Asceticism: Extreme Application of Rebuked by Paul Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Defilement: Ceremonial, Abolished Under the Gospel Doctrines: False Law: Temporary Ordinance: Insufficiency of, for Salvation Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation