Colossians 2:18
Let no one rob you of your prize by self-abasement and worshiping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
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17which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.
Cross References
Genesis 3:13The LORD God said to the woman, “What have you done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”
Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things belong to the LORD our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Psalms 138:1I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you.
Ezekiel 13:3The Lord GOD says, “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
Matthew 24:24For false christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
Romans 8:6For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;
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 →