In Colossians 2:20, Paul reminds believers they died with Christ to worldly rules — the theological basis for not submitting to judgments about food and festivals.

In Colossians 2:18, Paul continues the warning against being disqualified by false teachers — extending the same logic from judging over observances to worship practices.

Romans 14:14-17 expands on the principle that food and drink are not what matters—reinforcing Colossians 2:16's point not to be judged on such things.

Ezekiel 45:17 describes offerings for festivals, new moons, and Sabbaths—the same OT ordinances Paul views as shadows.

Ezekiel 46:1-3 regulates worship on Sabbaths and new moons, providing the OT context for the practices Paul says not to be judged by.

Matthew 15:11 teaches that food does not defile — the core principle underlying Paul's argument in Colossians 2:16 against dietary judgments.

Acts 11:3-18 records Peter's vision declaring all foods clean — the divine revelation that supports Colossians 2:16's rejection of dietary judgments.

Acts 15:20 imposes dietary restrictions from the Jerusalem council—contrasting with Paul's warning here not to let anyone judge you on food and drink.

Romans 14:2 addresses the same issue of food scruples—one eats anything, another only vegetables—both passages warn against judging.

Romans 14:3 applies the same principle — do not judge others over food — reinforcing that such judgments are inappropriate since God has accepted them.

Romans 14:5 discusses judging over days, the same issue Paul addresses in Colossians 2:16 — both argue against condemnation over calendar observances.

Romans 14:6 discusses observing days and eating to the Lord—echoing the same freedom over festivals and food that Colossians 2:16 defends.

Romans 14:10 asks why judge or treat with contempt, and points to God's judgment seat — supporting the command here not to let others judge you.

Romans 14:10 reminds that all will stand before God's judgment — which underlies the freedom from human judgment over days and food here.

Leviticus 11:2-47 contains the dietary laws that some were judging believers by — the very regulations Paul says are no longer binding in Colossians 2:16.

Romans 14:20 warns against causing others to stumble over food—complementing the command in Colossians 2:16 not to let others judge you.

Romans 14:21 advises abstaining from food/drink that causes stumbling—parallel to Colossians 2:16's freedom from judgment on such matters.

1 Corinthians 8:7-13 addresses food offered to idols and the weak conscience—similar to Colossians 2:16's concern about judgments over food and drink.

In Galatians 2:12, Peter withdraws from Gentile table fellowship under pressure — illustrating the very judgment Colossians 2:16 warns against.

Galatians 2:13 shows Barnabas also caught in the same hypocrisy over dietary separation — reinforcing the social pressure Paul confronts in Colossians 2:16.

Galatians 4:10 is Paul's own rebuke of observing days and months — directly parallel to the calendar observances in Colossians 2:16.

1 Timothy 4:3-5 condemns those who forbid foods—directly supporting Colossians 2:16's rejection of food-related judgments.

Hebrews 9:10 describes OT food and drink regulations as temporary—reinforcing Colossians 2:16's point that such observances are not binding.

Hebrews 13:9 warns against being led astray by food-related teachings—echoing Colossians 2:16's rejection of judgment on such matters.

Numbers 10:10 directly commands trumpet blasts at festivals and new moon feasts, the exact categories Paul lists in Colossians 2:16.

Numbers 28:14 prescribes drink offerings for new moons—the very practice Paul says believers are not to be judged by.

Deuteronomy 14:3-21 reiterates clean and unclean food laws — the specific regulations Paul argues are not grounds for judging believers in Colossians 2:16.

Deuteronomy 16 lists the three major pilgrimage festivals — Passover, Weeks, Booths — included in Paul's 'festival' category.

Leviticus 23 lists the appointed festivals, new moons, and Sabbaths that Paul refers to as shadows of Christ.

Leviticus 17:10-15 prohibits eating blood, part of the food laws Paul says Christians should not be judged by in Colossians 2:16.

1 Chronicles 23:31 lists Levitical duties for Sabbaths, new moons, and festivals—the same categories Paul says are shadows.

Nehemiah 10:33 details offerings for Sabbaths, new moons, and festivals, directly paralleling the OT practices Paul refers to.

Psalm 81:3 calls for trumpet blasts at the new moon and feast day, showing the ceremonial background of Paul’s mention.

Isaiah 1:13 condemns empty new moon and Sabbath observances, echoing Paul’s theme that these rituals are not ultimate.

Leviticus 23:3 establishes the weekly Sabbath as a holy convocation — the core Sabbath Paul refers to.

In Acts 15:1, Judaizers insist on circumcision for salvation — the same kind of legalistic judgment Paul warns against regarding food and festivals.

In Mark 2:27, Jesus says the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath — reinforcing that Sabbath observance should not be a judgment standard.

In Galatians 5:1, Paul urges freedom from the yoke of slavery — the same gospel freedom that underlies not being judged by OT observances.

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus says he came to fulfill the Law, not abolish — explaining how OT observances like those in Colossians are fulfilled, not binding.

Leviticus 11:8 prohibits eating unclean animals — the very dietary law Paul says not to let anyone judge you over.

In Romans 14:17, Paul says the kingdom is not about eating and drinking — directly paralleling his point that dietary and calendar rules are not grounds for judgment.

Leviticus 23:24 describes the Feast of Trumpets, a new moon festival — the 'new moon' observance in Colossians 2:16.

In Ezekiel 20:12, Sabbath is given as a sign between God and Israel — highlighting the OT significance of the Sabbath that Paul says not to be judged by.

Leviticus 16:31 institutes the Day of Atonement as a Sabbath of solemn rest — an example of the Sabbath observances Paul mentions.

Genesis 9:3 grants permission to eat all animals — a foundation for the freedom from dietary laws that Paul addresses.

Leviticus 23:32 reiterates the Day of Atonement as a Sabbath of solemn rest — another Sabbath example from the OT.

1 Corinthians 10:28-31 addresses food offered to idols, advising sensitivity to others' consciences — a different angle on dietary freedom than Colossians 2:16.

Leviticus 23:39 prescribes the Feast of Booths with days of solemn rest — a festival Paul includes as not to be judged over.

1 Samuel 20:5 shows David observing the new moon feast, illustrating the OT practice Paul references.

2 Kings 4:23 mentions new moon and Sabbath as times to visit the prophet, showing these as regular observances.

In 2 Chronicles 31:3, the same festivals, new moons, and appointed feasts are shown as regular temple offerings under Hezekiah — the OT background behind the observances Paul mentions.

Amos 8:5 shows merchants resenting new moon and Sabbath restrictions — highlighting the OT context of these observances that Paul says not to be judged by.

In Isaiah 66:23, new moons and Sabbaths are prophesied to continue in future universal worship — a different trajectory from Paul's warning about being judged by them.

1 Samuel 20:18 similarly notes the new moon, reinforcing the cultural observance behind Paul’s statement.