Christ came in the spirit of not only a son but a servant, i to must be a good servant. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch.
Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Colossians chapter 1 kjv king james version when everything is working out for you to succeed in an impossible task that can lead you into your final destiny for the lord. Dec 07, 2017 the book of colossians read by alexander scourby. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2.
In prior verses, paul gave a command for believers to put to death sins and ungodly behaviors in their own lives. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together. Colossians 3 1 if then you were raised together with christ, seek the things that are above, where christ is, seated on the right hand of god. Clothe yourselves therefore, as gods own chosen ones his own picked representatives, who are purified and holy and wellbeloved by god himself, by putting on behavior marked by tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and patience which is tireless and longsuffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper.
Colossians 2 1 for i would that ye knew what great conflict i have for you, and for them at laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. Colossians 1 kjv read the king james version online. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city. Colossians 2 king james bible kjv book of colossians. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. For i would that ye knew what great conflict i have for you, and for them at laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf.
Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Colossians was undisputedly pauline until the nineteenth century a. To the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Paul is strongly affirmed to be the author of colossians 1. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Net king james version study bible, redletter edition. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ 3 we give thanks to god and the father of our lord jesus christ, praying always for you. First, to what purpose would he that has obtained remission of all his sins in christ, require those. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the new testament. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. The landscape of the book of colossians scholars believe colossians was penned in a prison in rome, to the church at colossae, in the lycus river valley, now modern turkey.
All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon. Thus, colossians is a book that speaks to our cosmic age and to this new age movement. So that my father in heaven will say, well done my good and faithful servant. Author, date and place of writing and sent it to colosse with the same travelers, onesimus and tychicus. Equipping gods servants worldwide with the outlined bible. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Mar, 2019 the book of colossians, despite being written nearly 2,000 years ago, is stunningly relevant today, with its warnings against following false philosophies, worshiping angels, and becoming mired in legalism. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. He, jesus who is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of every creature.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and. Introductory remarks because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no new testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the colossians. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Colossians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and. The epistle to the colossians is one of the prison epistles which are so called because they were written by paul while he was in prison in rome. Geneva study bible 14 blotting out the t handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of colossians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians. Colossians 3, king james version kjv the bible app. The content of colossians according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 1.
And let the peace of god rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. Colossians definition of colossians by merriamwebster. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. If ye then be risen with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ sitteth on the right hand of god. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time.
Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain. These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers given them in the douay rheims bible and latin vulgate. The book of colossians kjv audio bible full by alexander. That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of god, and of the father, and of christ. Colossians chapter 3 12 put on therefore, as the elect of god, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Colossians 1 king james bible kjv book of colossians. This is the holy book of colossians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ their faith in christ. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.
Colossians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor. But let us not miss the fact that this movement has its source in the occult though hidden under new names and in eastern religions that go all the way back to the beginnings of history with the fall of man. Colossians 2 kjv for i would that ye knew what great. Colossians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. The author of this epistle is the apostle paul as stated in colossians 1. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. Here paul confines it to the will of god, which is expressed in the word of god. Colossians 14 king james version kjv 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Brief summary of colossians the kjv bible scriptures the content of colossians according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The bible book of colossians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.
Colossians nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. Colossians 1 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Colossians is book number 51 of the bible and number 12 of the new testament. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians kjv. It was situated about 100 miles east of ephesus, and was of little importance at the time of this epistle, though it had once been of considerable influence. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. The books of kings form only one book in the hebrew mss. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2.
Colossians is one of pauls four prison epistles col 4. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter, a practice he usually reserved for letters to churches he had not visited for example, romans. Colossians, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. This list is a complement to the list in books of the latin vulgate. Colossians 14 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by. He agonizes fervently in prayer for the colossians that they may stand mature perfect, kjv and complete in all the will of god. Paul to the christians of colossae and included as a book in the new testament. Colossians chapter 3 kjv king james version hear again o man, for as long as this heaven and earth remain, so will these wicked pervert the right ways of the lord jesus. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts.
He has no equal among the religious leaders of the world religions because he and he alone is gods son and the way, the truth, and the life john 14. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The holy bible book 51 colossians kjv dramatized audio. Paul bears witness to his zeal for the colossians, them in laodicea, and them in hierapolis. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 2.