Study Desk

^(ba)If you have died with Christ ^[x]to the ^(bb)elementary principles of the world, ^(bc)why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to ^(bd)decrees, such as,

"Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!"

(which all refer ^(be)to things destined to perish ^[y]with use)—in accordance with the ^(bf)commandments and teachings of men?

These are matters which have, to be sure, the ^[z]appearance of wisdom in ^[aa](bg)self-made religion and self-abasement and ^(bh)severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against ^(bi)fleshly indulgence.

Therefore if you have been ^(a)raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, ^(b)seated at the right hand of God.

^[a](c)Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.

For you have ^(d)died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

When Christ, ^(e)who is our life, is revealed, ^(f)then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.