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14 And he has put out the handwriting that was against us, contained in the written law: he has taken it out of the way and has fastened it to his cross, 15 and has spoiled rule and power, and has made a show of them openly, and has triumphed over them in his own person.

16 Let no man therefore trouble your consciences about meat and drink, or in respect of a holy day, such as the holy day of the new moon or of the Sabbath days.

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14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness,(A) which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.(B) 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,(C) he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them(D) by the cross.[a]

Freedom From Human Rules

16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(E) by what you eat or drink,(F) or with regard to a religious festival,(G) a New Moon celebration(H) or a Sabbath day.(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 2:15 Or them in him