Colossians 2:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 2:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 2:23 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 2:23 — 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. neglecting: or, punishing, or, not sparing”
— Colossians 2:23 (KJV)
Colossians 2:23 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 2:23
“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, beguile...: or, judge against you in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:23: things, worship, humility
“The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:23: things, any, flesh
“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:23: wisdom, any, honour
“When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:23: shew, any, honour
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:23: wisdom, humility, honour
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