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New Testament · 4 chapters · 95 verses · about 10 minutes to read
Against teaching that added philosophy and ritual to Christ, Paul answers that in him all fulness dwells and by him all things consist. What follows is how that works out in the home and in ordinary work.
Author: Paul, writing from prisonTraditionally dated about AD 62Theme: the supremacy of Christ
Chapters
Outline of Colossians
Key verses
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Well-known verses in Colossians
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
How long Colossians is
Chapters: 4Verses: 95Words: about 1,979Read in: about 10 minutesLongest chapter: Colossians 1 (29 verses)
Colossians is the 51st book of the Bible and the 12th of the New Testament, between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Colossians?
Paul, writing from prison.
When was Colossians written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
Against teaching that added philosophy and ritual to Christ, Paul answers that in him all fulness dwells and by him all things consist. What follows is how that works out in the home and in ordinary work.
How long is Colossians?
Colossians has 4 chapters and 95 verses in the King James Version — about 1,979 words.
How long does it take to read Colossians?
about 10 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in Colossians?
4.
How many verses are in Colossians?
95.
What is the longest chapter in Colossians?
Colossians 1, with 29 verses. The shortest is Colossians 4, with 18.
Where is Colossians in the Bible?
Colossians is the 51st book of the Bible and the 12th of the New Testament, between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians.
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