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Colossians 2:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

These rules might look super wise and spiritual on the surface — all that fake worship, acting humble, and being harsh with your body. But honestly? They don't actually honor God or help you deal with your real desires and struggles.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Looking spiritual and actually being spiritual are two completely different things.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

Paul wrote the letter to

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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