17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.


In Context

14 having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.

15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.

17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions.

19 He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.

Colossians 2:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:17Which are a shadow of things to come, but the body is of Christ.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:17which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:17which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17which are a shadow of the coming things, and the body is of the Christ;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.