Colossians 2:14-15
King James Version
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;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
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Colossians 2:14-15
New King James Version
14 (A)having wiped out the [a]handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 (B)Having disarmed (C)principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
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- Colossians 2:14 certificate of debt with its
Colossians 2:14-15
English Standard Version
14 by (A)canceling (B)the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 (C)He disarmed the rulers and authorities[a] and (D)put them to open shame, by (E)triumphing over them in him.[b]
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- Colossians 2:15 Probably demonic rulers and authorities
- Colossians 2:15 Or in it (that is, the cross)
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