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Colossians 2:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 2:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 2 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;”
Colossians 2:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 2:14
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. The "handwriting of ordinances" (cheirographon tois dogmasin, χειρόγραφον τοῖς δόγμασιν) refers to written certificates of debt documenting unpaid obligations. Ancient debtors signed acknowledgments of debt; creditors held these until payment. Paul pictures the Mosaic Law as such certificate, documenting humanity's failure to fulfill covenant requirements, testifying against us before God's tribunal.Christ "blotted out" (exaleipsas, ἐξαλείψας, literally...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 2:14
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“who made both one”
“as a thick cloud”
“even I”
“A new covenant, he has made the first old. But that which is becoming old and grows aged is near to vanishing away.”
“why”
“that we”
“For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.”
“Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you didn't desire, neither had pleasure in them (those which are offered according to the law)”
“where gifts and sacrifices are offered that are incapable”