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Colossians 2:14-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Colossians 2:14-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it out of the way by nailing it to the cross.(A) 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; He triumphed over them by Him.[a](B)
16 Therefore, don’t let anyone judge(C) you in regard to food and drink(D) or in the matter of a festival or a new moon(E) or a Sabbath day.[b] 17 These are a shadow(F) of what was to come;(G) the substance is[c] the Messiah.(H)
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- Colossians 2:15 Or them through it; = through the cross
- Colossians 2:16 Or or sabbaths
- Colossians 2:17 Or substance belongs to
Colossians 2:14-17
New International Version
Colossians 2:14-17
New International Version
14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness,(A) which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.(B) 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,(C) he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them(D) by the cross.[a]
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16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(E) by what you eat or drink,(F) or with regard to a religious festival,(G) a New Moon celebration(H) or a Sabbath day.(I) 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come;(J) the reality, however, is found in Christ.
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- Colossians 2:15 Or them in him
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