Colossians 2:17

These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance is Christ.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

In Context

16Therefore let no one judge you in regard to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, a New Moon celebration, or a Sabbath day.

18Let no one who delights in false humility and angelic religion disqualify you. Such a person takes his stand on things he has not seen, being puffed up without reason by the mind of his flesh,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all of you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.

Hebrews 4:1Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest remains open, let us proceed with fear so that none of you may be found to have fallen short of it.

Hebrews 9:9This is a symbol for the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,

Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:17-23

The Glory of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a 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. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment… Read the whole commentary →

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