Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. In secular usage an apostle was an ambassador sent by his king to represent him in. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus as the center of all reality, so they dont give in to pressure from other. Colossians these are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. 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. The book of colossians addresses problems the church at colossae faced, and it challenges believers to examine all of life and be transformed through the resurrection and love of jesus. Colossians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus.
The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. Christ is lord over all of creation, including the. 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. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. The bible and human emotions god wants us to enjoy the effects of positive emotions, but because of sin we must face negative emo. Its main theme is developed in colossians chapter 2, with a warning against.
It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. If ye then be risen with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ sitteth on the right hand of god. Colossians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul.
Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. Colossians 1 king james bible kjv book of colossians. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, paul was an apostle, which in the greek language, referred to a sent one. Of this you have already heard through the word of truth, the gospel, 6that has come to you. The apostle expresses concern for the colossians v. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Colossians, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. A study of colossians for wise women, curriculum 8 lessons.
In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Nov 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Each book of the new testament was written by one of his apostles, and their disciples. First, paul gives some miscellaneous instructions colossians 4. Colossians is named for the city of colosse, where the church it was addressed to was located. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament.
The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. Among these are compassion, humility, patience, and forgiveness. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. He cautions them against false teachers among the jews v. Just as in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing, so also. And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself. Interesting facts about colossians barnes bible charts author. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. Put on therefore as the apostle had argued for the putting off of the members of the body, from their having put off the old man himself.
Dec 22, 2019 bible teaching from the book of colossians chapter 4 verses 1 12. In ad 6061, during his first imprisonment in rome, paul penned this letter to the colossian church after he had received a report that they. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in israel. Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Date paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together.
The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Colossians with book summary interlinear study bible. Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the. After concluding the subject of the previous chapter, with a word toward christian masters colossians 4.
Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy. The new testament, pentateuch, historical books, poetical books. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and. Also known as the epistle to the colossians, the book of colossians was written by the apostle paul from 58 to 62 a. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. Colossae was approximately 12 miles 19 km from laodicea and 14 miles 23. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Philippians and colossians were probably both written while paul was under arrest. The new testament is the portion of the bible written after jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4. An exegetical and devotional commentary womens studies.
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