Colossians 2:21
“(Touch not; taste not; handle not;”
Colossians 2:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Touch not, taste not, handle not:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Handle not, nor taste, nor touch
- DARBYDarby
- Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- ; thou mayest not touch, nor taste, nor handle ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "Do not touch! Do not taste! Do not handle!"
Context: Colossians 2
19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
23Which 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.
About Colossians 2: Fullness in Christ
Paul warns against false teachings and encourages the Colossians to be rooted and built up in Christ, in whom all the fullness of God dwells. He stresses the importance of walking in Christ, not in human tradition.
Commentary
Colossians 2 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith in Christ. Paul begins by warning the Colossians against false teachers who are trying to lead them astray. He emphasizes that the only way to be truly saved is through faith in Jesus Christ and not through any other means. He then goes on to explain that in Christ, we have been given all the spiritual blessings that we need. We have been forgiven of our sins and have been made alive in Him.