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Colossians 2:14-17
American Standard Version
Colossians 2:14-17
American Standard Version
14 having blotted out [a]the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross; 15 [b]having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day: 17 which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.
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- Colossians 2:14 Or, the bond that was against us by its ordinances
- Colossians 2:15 Or, having put off from himself the principalities etc.
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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