KJV:
Blotting 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;
NASB:
having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.
KJV:
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
NASB:
things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
KJV:
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
NASB:
and not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God.
KJV:
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
NASB:
(which all refer to things destined to perish with use)-- in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men?
KJV:
For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
NASB:
For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience,
KJV:
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
NASB:
Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
KJV:
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
NASB:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
KJV:
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
NASB:
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
KJV:
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
NASB:
For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
KJV:
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
NASB:
praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;