Colossians 2:17

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.

Cross References

John 1:17

The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:1

Since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered year after year, make perfect those who approach.

Hebrews 8:5

They offer worship in a sanctuary that is a sketch and shadow of the heavenly one; for Moses, when he was about to erect the tent, was warned, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:9

This is a symbol of the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,