Colossians 2:15

having destroyed governments and authorities, he made a public exhibition of them triumphing over them on it.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

In Context

14having blotted out the handwriting which was against us in ordinances, which was antagonistical to us: and took it out from the midst, having nailed it to the cross;

16Therefore let no one judge you in meat, or in drink, or in the participation of a feast, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath:

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Cross References

Luke 10:18And He said to them, I saw Satan having fallen as the lightning from heaven.

Luke 23:39And one of the malefactors having been hung up, continued to blaspheme Him, saying, If thou art the Christ, save thyself and us.

John 16:11and concerning judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.

Acts 2:23Him by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, having been delivered, you having nailed up, slew through the hand of lawless men;

Matthew Henry on Colossians 2:14-16

The Glory of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. The apostle here represents the privileges we Christians have above… Read the whole commentary →

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