Colossians 2:17

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 meat, or in drink, or in the participation of a feast, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath:

18Let no one purposely rob you of your prize by humiliation and worship of the angels, trusting in those things which he has seen, being vainly puffed up by the mind of his depravity,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Hebrews 4:1Then let us fear, lest at some time, the promise to enter into his rest having been left, some of you may appear to have come short.

Hebrews 9:9which is a figure unto the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered, not being able to make the worshiper perfect, as to his conscience;

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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