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NASB | Colossians 2:17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 2:17 Such things are only a shadow of what is to come and they have only symbolic value; but the substance [the reality of what is foreshadowed] belongs to Christ. |
Subject: Present tense |
Bible Note: Hi, drconklin; Mightn't it be true that Paul used the present tense because dietary laws, holy days and Sabbaths were a present reality and still observed by the Jews and promoted by the Judaizers? Those promoting adherence to the Law would not know or acknowledge that such requirements had been crucified with Christ. For them, not understanding that the Law was a mere shadow (i.e. Hebrews 5, 8-9), the rules would still be in effect and they would criticize Jesus' followers for not obeying them. Just my 2 percent of a dollar. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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