14 He wiped out the record of our debts according to the Law that was written down against us; he took away this barrier2:14. Note that the barrier is on our side, not God’s. by nailing it to the cross. 15 He stripped away the power of spiritual rulers and authorities,2:15. Clearly speaking about evil spiritual agencies. and having publicly revealed what they were truly like, he led them captive behind him in victory.