Colossians 2:21

“( Touch not; taste not; handle not;”

"( Touch not; taste not; handle not;" - Colossians 2:21
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What does Colossians 2:21 mean?

Colossians 2:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Touch not; taste not; handle not." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is addressing the false teachings and traditions that were circulating among the Colossian believers. In verses…

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Freedom in Christ: Beyond Restrictions

In the epistle to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul addresses a community grappling with legalistic teachings that try to undermine the grace and freedom found in Christ. Among his instructive words is a succinct yet profound admonition found in Colossians 2:21: "Touch not; taste…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Discernment and Strength

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today, recognizing the power and wisdom of Your Word, especially as we meditate on the truth captured in Colossians 2:21: "Touch not; taste not; handle not;" Lord, these words resonate deep within us, calling us to reflect on the things…

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Colossians 1:21 - "And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled"
Colossians 3:20-21 - "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."
Colossians 2:1 - "For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;"
"Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged." - Colossians 3:21
Colossians 4:2 - "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
Colossians 2:3 - "In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Colossians 2:17 - "Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ."
Colossians 2:9 - "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."
Colossians 3:2 - "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Colossians 2:10 - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:"
Colossians 2:22 - "Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?"
Colossians 2:4 - "And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words."
Colossians 2:6 - "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:"
"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" - Colossians 4:2
"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" - Colossians 4:2
Colossians 2:2 - "That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;"
Colossians 2:15 - "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it."
Colossians 2:16 - "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:"
Colossians 2:7 - "Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving."
"For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." - Colossians 2:9
"Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ." - Colossians 2:17