Colossians 2:17 “These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it b…”

Colossians 2:17

These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Which are but a shadowe of thinges to come: but the body is in Christ.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

which are a shadow of the coming things, and the body [is] of the Christ;

Bible in Basic English

For these are an image of the things which are to come; but the body is Christ's.

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Cross references

“a shadow”

Hebrews 10:1 Hebrews 8:5 John 1:17 Hebrews 9:9

Hebrews 10:1 · BSB

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

Hebrews 8:5 · BSB

The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the…

John 1:17 · BSB

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:9 · BSB

It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.

“the body”

Hebrews 4:1–11 Matthew 11:28 Matthew 11:29

Hebrews 4:1–11 · BSB

Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.

Matthew 11:28 · BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:29 · BSB

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

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