Colossians 2:17

New English Translation

these are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ!

Cross References

John 1:17

For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came about through Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:1

For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices offered continually, year after year, to perfect those who come to worship.

Hebrews 8:5

The place where they serve is a sketch and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary, just as Moses was warned by God as he was about to complete the tabernacle. For he says, “See that you make everything according to the design shown to you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:9

This was a symbol for the time then present, when gifts and sacrifices were offered that could not perfect the conscience of the worshiper.