Colossians 2:17

17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

17things which are only a shadow of what is to come; but the 2:17 Lit bodysubstance 2:17 Lit of Christbelongs to Christ.

17things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.

17Such 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.

17These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.2:17 Literally but the body is of the Christ

17They are only a shadow of the things to come. But what is real is found in Christ.