Colossians 2:15

Translations

Modern

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Traditional

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Literal

Having divested the rulers and the authorities, He made a show of them in public, having triumphed over them in it.

Latin

…et expolians principatus, et potestates traduxit confidenter, palam triumphans illos in semetipso.

Original

Greek

English

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Notes

Colossians 2:15

He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them (literally he led [them] in a victory parade): The Roman army celebrated a big victory with a parade. The winning Roman general would lead the embarrassed captives into the conquered city. This image clearly pictures the great victory of God. Through the cross of Christ, God has defeated all hostile spiritual forces (see also Ephesians 4:7–11).

Colossians 2:6–15

Paul urges the Colossians to stay strong in their faith in Christ, despite the tempting arguments of the false teachers. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. Christ alone makes them complete.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision in the New Testament Early Christian Heresies Living for Christ Overcoming the Devil

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