Colossians 2:17
“Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.”
Colossians 2:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Which are a shadow of things to come, but the body is of Christ.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.
- DARBYDarby
- which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- which are a shadow of the coming things, and the body is of the Christ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- These are a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.
Context: Colossians 2
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:
17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18Let 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,
19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
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.