Colossians 2:17

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

These things are only the shadow of what is to come; the substance is in the Christ.

Cross References

John 1:17

For the Law was given through Moses, love and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:1

The Law, though able to foreshadow the Better System which was coming, never had its actual substance. Its priests, with those sacrifices which they offer continuously year after year, can never make those who come to worship perfect.

Hebrews 8:5

(These priests, it is true, are engaged in a service which is only a copy and shadow of the heavenly realities, as is shown by the directions given to Moses when he was about to construct the Tabernacle. 'Look to it,' are the words, 'that thou make every part in accordance with the pattern shown thee on the mountain.')

Hebrews 9:9

For that was only a type, to continue down to the present time; and, in keeping with it, both gifts and sacrifices are offered, though incapable of satisfying the conscience of the worshiper;