Colossians 2:15

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y despojando los principados y las potestades, sacólos á la vergüenza en público, triunfando de ellos en sí mismo.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse is about Jesus Christ triumphing over the forces of evil and showing them as defeated. It's from a letter written by Paul to show that through Jesus, these powers have been disarmed.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing a game where there are scary monsters trying to win. But then, your best friend comes along and beats all those monsters. Now, everyone can see that the monsters aren't so scary anymore because they've already been beaten by your friend!

Contexto histórico

This verse is part of Paul's letter to the Colossians written around AD 60-70. The audience was a mixed group in the city of Colossae, and this letter aimed to clarify their beliefs about Jesus Christ, emphasizing his supremacy over all spiritual forces.

Aplicación para hoy

Consider a situation where you're facing difficult challenges or negative influences that seem overpowering. This verse reminds us that through faith in Christ, we can overcome these obstacles and face them without fear.

Temas

• salvation
• triumph over evil
• faith
• spiritual warfare
• supremacy of Christ
• defeating enemies

Versículos relacionados

• 1 John 3:8
• Ephesians 6:12
• Romans 16:20
• Psalm 76:4-5
• Revelation 19:20

Preguntas frecuentes

What does 'spoiled principalities and powers' mean?

It means that Jesus has taken away the power of these spiritual forces, rendering them powerless against those who believe in Him.

Who wrote this verse?

The Apostle Paul wrote Colossians while he was imprisoned, addressing the believers in Colossae about their faith.

How can I apply this verse to my life?

You can use this verse as a reminder that through Christ, you have victory over any spiritual obstacles or challenges you face in your daily life.

What does 'made a shew of them openly' imply?

It suggests a public display of triumph where Jesus openly showed the defeat and disarming of these forces for all to see, emphasizing His supremacy.