Colossians 2:22
“Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?”
Colossians 2:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Which all are unto destruction by the very use, according to the precepts and doctrines of men.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- (all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and doctrines of men?
- DARBYDarby
- (things which are all for destruction in the using of them:) according to the injunctions and teachings of men,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- which are all for destruction with the using, after the commands and teachings of men,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- These regulations all perish with use, based on human commands and teachings.
Context: Colossians 2
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.