Colossians 2:23

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

WEB

Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren’t of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

YLT

which are, indeed, having a matter of wisdom in will-worship, and humble-mindedness, and neglecting of body—not in any honour, unto a satisfying of the flesh.

F.O.G Original

(23) This word becomes, as surely having wisdom but in would be religion, false humility and unsparing treatment of the body! And in value, nothing, to no one, against fleshly infilling indulgence.

F.O.G

(23) This word becomes, as surely having wisdom but in would be religion, false humility and unsparing treatment of the body! And in value, nothing, to no one, against fleshly infilling indulgence.

F.O.G MSG

²³Such regulations may have a reputation for wisdom with their self-imposed worship, false humility, and harsh treatment of the body, but they have no value in restraining the flesh.ᶠ

Footnotes:

²³ᶠ No value in restraining the flesh: Human-made religious rules may appear spiritual but are powerless to actually transform the heart or overcome sinful desires.