Colossians

Written to counter teaching that added rules and spiritual experiences to Christ. Paul shows that Christ is supreme over all creation and that believers are complete in him, so they should set their minds on things above.

Author

The apostle Paul

Written

About AD 60, from prison

Chapters

1. 1Colossians 1Paul thanks God for them and prays they will be filled with knowledge of his will. Christ is the image of the invisible God, supreme over all, and reconciles all things through the cross.
2. 2Colossians 2In Christ all the fullness of God lives in bodily form. Don’t be taken captive by empty philosophy or human rules.
3. 3Colossians 3Set your minds on things above. Put off anger and lies and put on compassion, kindness, forgiveness and love. Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.
4. 4Colossians 4Devote yourselves to prayer, let your speech be gracious, and final greetings.