Col 2:22 | JFB | STEP | 22. Which-- things, namely, the three things handled, touched, and tasted. are to perish-- literally, "are constituted (by their very nature) for perishing (or 'destruction by corruption') in (or 'with') their using up (consumption)." Therefore they cannot really and lastingly defile a man ( ; ). after-- according to. Referring to , 21. All these "ordinances" are according to human, not divine, injunction. doctrines-- Greek, teachings." Alford translates, "(doctrinal) systems."

‏ Colossians 2:22

22. Which--things, namely, the three things handled, touched, and tasted.

are to perish--literally, "are constituted (by their very nature) for perishing (or 'destruction by corruption') in (or 'with') their using up (consumption)." Therefore they cannot really and lastingly defile a man (Mt 15:17; 1Co 6:13).

after--according to. Referring to Col 2:20, 21. All these "ordinances" are according to human, not divine, injunction.

doctrines--Greek, teachings." Alford translates, "(doctrinal) systems."