Book of Colossians

Pauline Epistles

Paul

c. 60–62 AD

The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ.

Colossians defends the supremacy of Christ over false philosophies, emphasizing His role in creation, redemption, and our complete union with Him.

“Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

“But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.”