Col 2:20-23 | TNotes | STEP | 2:20 You have died with Christ: Christ’s death on the cross marked his victory over the spiritual powers (2:15 ), so we who participate in his death have likewise been set free from the evil spiritual powers of this world (see 2:8 ).

‏ Colossians 2:20-23

2:20 ^a You have died with Christ: Christ’s death on the cross marked his victory over the spiritual powers (2:15 ^b), so we who participate in his death have likewise been set free from the evil spiritual powers of this world (see 2:8 ^c).
2:23 ^d they provide no help: Not only are such rules rooted in the world rather than in Christ (2:19 ^e), they are also ineffective in conquering a person’s evil desires.