Charles Spurgeon Commentary Colossians 2:17

"which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ`s." — Colossians 2:17 (ASV)

But the body is of Christ.

Christ is the real one thing needful. Mind that you have the substance, for then you can let the shadows go. May God bless to us all this brief reading of His Word!

Which are a shadow of things to come;

All this regard for foods, and drinks, and holy days, and new moons, is but a shadow; what is the great substance that is all-important?

Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

"You can do without the shadow now that you have the substance; so keep to that." Some men multiply church ordinances; they have this form and that form, well, let them have them if they find them of service; but do not bring yourself under subjection to anything of the kind; follow the New Testament and above all things keep close to Christ, for he is everything to you.

Which are a shadow of things to come;

That is all that they are: a shadow of things to come.