Colossians 2:14
“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;”
Colossians 2:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Blotting out the handwriting of the decree that was against us, which was contrary to us. And he hath taken the same out of the way, fastening it to the cross:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out that way, nailing it to the cross;
- DARBYDarby
- having effaced the handwriting in ordinances which stood out against us, which was contrary to us, he has taken it also out of the way, having nailed it to the cross;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us; and he has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- having blotted out the handwriting in the ordinances that is against us, that was contrary to us, and he hath taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He canceled the record of debt that stood against us, which was hostile to us; He took it away, nailing it to the cross.
Context: Colossians 2
12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14Blotting 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;
15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
About Colossians 2: Fullness in Christ
Paul warns against false teachings and encourages the Colossians to be rooted and built up in Christ, in whom all the fullness of God dwells. He stresses the importance of walking in Christ, not in human tradition.
Commentary
Colossians 2 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith in Christ. Paul begins by warning the Colossians against false teachers who are trying to lead them astray. He emphasizes that the only way to be truly saved is through faith in Jesus Christ and not through any other means. He then goes on to explain that in Christ, we have been given all the spiritual blessings that we need. We have been forgiven of our sins and have been made alive in Him.