Colossians 2:17

New International Reader's Version

They are only a shadow of the things to come. But what is real is found in Christ.

Cross References

John 1:17

In the past, God gave us grace through the law of Moses. Now, grace and truth come to us through Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:1

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming. It is not the real things themselves. The same sacrifices have to be offered over and over again. They must be offered year after year. That’s why the law can never make perfect those who come near to worship.

Hebrews 8:5

They serve at a sacred tent. But it is only a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. That’s why God warned Moses when he was about to build the holy tent. God said, “Be sure to make everything just like the pattern I showed you on the mountain.” (Exodus 25:40)

Hebrews 9:9

That’s an example for the present time. It shows us that the gifts and sacrifices people offered were not enough. They were not able to remove the worshiper’s feelings of guilt.