Berean Standard Bible

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

Colossians 2:17

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Paul warns the Colossians not to let anyone judge them over food, drink, festivals, new moons or Sabbaths. Some were pressing rules and special experiences as necessary.

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Hebrews 10:1For 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 8:5The 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 mountain.”
Romans 14:5One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Lo cual es la sombra de lo por venir; mas el cuerpo es de Cristo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Estas eran sólo como sombras del que había de venir, es decir, Cristo.

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Colossians 2:17

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