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-\v 8 See that no one captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, conforming to the elements of the world, and not conforming to Christ.
+\v 8 See that no one captures you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, conforming to the elemental spirits of the world, and not conforming to Christ.
 \v 9 For in him all the fullness of God lives in bodily form.
 
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-\v 20 If you died together with Christ to the elements of the world, why do you live as obligated to the world:
+\v 20 If you died together with Christ to the elemental spirits of the world, why do you live as obligated to the world:
 \v 21 "Do not handle, nor taste, nor touch"?
 \v 22 All these things will perish with use, according to the instructions and teachings of men.
 \v 23 These rules have the wisdom of self-made religion and humility and severity of the body. But they have no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
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 \v 11 We have much to say about Jesus, but it is hard to explain since you have become dull in hearing.
 
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-\v 12 For though by this time you should be teachers, you still have need for someone to teach you the basic principles of God's messages. You need milk, not solid food!
+\v 12 For though by this time you should be teachers, you still have need for someone to teach you the elementary principles of God's messages. You need milk, not solid food!
 \v 13 For anyone who only takes milk is inexperienced with the message of righteousness, because he is still a little child.
 \v 14 But solid food is for adults. These are those who because of their maturity have their understanding trained for distinguishing good from evil.