Christ is the Parade 119 magistrates preceding the general, that is, Christ, while the angels would follow Him in metaphorical association with the army in marching order. At that point, however, it seemed quintessential to remember that Paul’s adjustment of the metaphor implied that both groups are actually integrated in Christ and that the entire parade consists “in Christ”. In the light of the sacred writer’s teaching about the Church as Christ’s Body (Col 1,18) this reality acquires a profound significance. Thus, the ministers and angels triumph with God in Christ. They are sharers in His victory. In conclusion, and in polarity to the vast majority of commentators, we thought it thoroughly illogical to parallel the apostles and angels with the paraded captives, with the white bull destined for sacrifice, or even with the general himself. Christ is the general who, after defeating the reign of darkness, allows His apostles and angels to partake of His glorious victory. Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary Andreas HOCK 1300 South Steele Street Denver, CO 80210 SUMMARY In discussing the meaning of the verb qriambeuvein in 2 Cor 2,14 and Col 2,15 commentators have failed to compare the two occurrences. This comparison is the purpose of the present study. After scrutinizing the respective expressions ejn tw/' Cristw'/ (2 Cor 2,14), and en aujtw/' (Col 2,15), after analyzing the dynamics of the j participles, and by seeking to identify the persons behind the personal pronouns hJma'" in 2 Cor, and aujtouv" in Col, we arrive at the conclusion that the objects of the parade are not captives, but are incorporated into the triumphant Christ, who, therefore, is the parade.