Colossians 2:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

These things are only a shadow of what was to come. But Christ is real!

Cross References

John 1:17

The Law was given by Moses, but Jesus Christ brought us undeserved kindness and truth.

Hebrews 10:1

The Law of Moses is like a shadow of the good things to come. This shadow isn't the good things themselves, because it cannot free people from sin by the sacrifices that are offered year after year.

Hebrews 8:5

But the tent where they serve is just a copy and a shadow of the real one in heaven. Before Moses made the tent, he was told, “Be sure to make it exactly like the pattern you were shown on the mountain!”

Hebrews 9:9

This also has a meaning for today. It shows that we cannot make our consciences clear by offering gifts and sacrifices.