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.”

"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." - Colossians 2:23
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What does Colossians 2:23 mean?

Colossians 2:23 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage where the…

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The Illusion of Self-Denial: True Wisdom in Christ

In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul addresses the rapidly spreading teachings that threatened to distort the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Among these false doctrines was an emphasis on self-denial and ascetic practices as paths to righteousness. In Colossians 2:23, Paul…

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A Prayer for True Wisdom and Humility

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I humbly acknowledge Your divine presence and grace in my life. I reflect upon the wisdom of Your Word, particularly Colossians 2:23, where it speaks of those things that seem wise in human eyes: "Which things have indeed a shew…

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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."
Colossians 2:3 - "In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
"In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Colossians 2:3
Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 2:9
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 2:19
Colossians 2:19
Colossians 2:10
"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; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Colossians 2:2-3
Colossians 2:21 - "(Touch not; taste not; handle not;"
Colossians 4:2 - "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" - Colossians 3:23
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 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 2:10 - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:"
Colossians 3:23-24 (KJV) 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
"(Touch not; taste not; handle not;" - Colossians 2:21
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 3:23-24 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
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;"