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Colossians 2:15-17
International Standard Version
Colossians 2:15-17
International Standard Version
15 And when he had disarmed the rulers and the authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in the cross.[a]
16 Therefore, let no one judge you in matters of food and drink or with respect to a festival, a New Moon, or Sabbath days.[b] 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality[c] belongs to the Messiah.[d]
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- Colossians 2:15 Lit. in it
- Colossians 2:16 Lit. or Sabbaths
- Colossians 2:17 Or substance
- Colossians 2:17 Or Christ
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
Colossians 2:15-17
King James Version
Colossians 2:15-17
King James Version
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
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