Colossians 2:21

New English Translation

²¹“Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”

Colossians 2:22

New English Translation

²²These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are^[a] on human commands and teachings.^[b]

Colossians 2:22 tn The expression “founded as they are” brings out the force of the Greek preposition κατά (kata).
Colossians 2:22 tn Grk “The commands and teachings of men.”

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