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Colossians 2:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Colossians 2:15-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; He triumphed over them by Him.[a](A)
16 Therefore, don’t let anyone judge(B) you in regard to food and drink(C) or in the matter of a festival or a new moon(D) or a Sabbath day.[b] 17 These are a shadow(E) of what was to come;(F) the substance is[c] the Messiah.(G)
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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 2:15-17
New International Version
Colossians 2:15-17
New International Version
15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,(A) he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them(B) by the cross.[a]
Freedom From Human Rules
16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(C) by what you eat or drink,(D) or with regard to a religious festival,(E) a New Moon celebration(F) or a Sabbath day.(G) 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come;(H) the reality, however, is found in Christ.
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- Colossians 2:15 Or them in him
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