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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
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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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