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Colossians 2:15-17
New Testament for Everyone
Colossians 2:15-17
New Testament for Everyone
15 He stripped the rulers and authorities of their armor, and displayed them contemptuously to public view, celebrating his triumph over them in him.
16 So don’t let anyone pass judgment on you in a question of food or drink, or in the matter of festivals, new moons or sabbaths. 17 These things are a shadow cast by the coming reality—and the body that casts the shadow belongs to the Messiah!
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Colossians 2:15-17
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Colossians 2:15-17
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15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,(A) he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them(B) by the cross.[a]
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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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