Colossians 2:16 Meaning
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Context Explained
14Blotting 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;
15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 14:4
Both verses emphasize that believers should not be judged by others regarding their practices.
Galatians 5:1
Both passages encourage believers to stand firm in their freedom in Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:29
Paul discusses the issue of conscience and judgment in both contexts.
Source: Colossians 2:16