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Colossians 2:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Colossians 2:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
15 He disarmed the principalities and powers and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in him.[a]
16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. 17 These are only a shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
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- Colossians 2:15 Or in it (that is, the cross)
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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