Colossians 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 2:17 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 2:17 — KJV
“Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.”
— Colossians 2:17 (KJV)
Colossians 2:17 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 2:17
“The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:17: things, come, christ
“Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:17: things, come, christ
“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:17: come, body, christ
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:17: things, body, christ
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. he is: or, let him be”
Shares key themes with Colossians 2:17: things, come, christ
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