Colossians 2:15
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;And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. in it: or, in himself
KJV
having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
What does Colossians 2:15 mean?
Colossians 2:15 is a verse in the book of Colossians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ἀπεκδύομαι (apekduomai), ἀρχή (arche), καί (kai). It connects to 33 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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What does Colossians 2:15 say?
Colossians 2:15 (King James Version) reads: "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. in it: or, in himself"
Is Colossians 2:15 in the Old or New Testament?
Colossians 2:15 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Colossians.
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