17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.

17 For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ himself is that reality.

17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ.

17 These things were like a shadow of what was to come. But what is true and real has come and is found in Christ.

17 which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.

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

17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body ⸤that casts the shadow⸥ belongs to Christ. 

17 These are a shadow of what was to come; the substance is the Messiah.

17 These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.

17 which are a shadow of what is to come, but the reality is Christ.

17 They are only a shadow of the things that were going to come. But what is real is found in Christ.

17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.