Cross references
Colossians 2:17
These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.
- a Literally but the body is of the Christ
Colossians 2:17 has 6 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 6 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Hebrews 10:1 (30 votes) and Hebrews 8:5 (24 votes). 23 other verses point back to it. It links with 12 other books, from Leviticus 11 to Hebrews 13.
Which verses does Colossians 2:17 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Hebrews 10:130 votes
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
- Hebrews 8:524 votes
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
- John 1:1716 votes
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 9:913 votes
It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.
- Hebrews 4:1–117 votes
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. …
- Matthew 11:28–295 votes
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Which verses point to Colossians 2:17?
The 10 strongest of 23.