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__NOTOC__{{quote Infobox_Contents | text topic_name =Colossians[[Image:Paul, an apostle 's Missionary Journeys Small.jpg|thumb|center|a map of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, regions that [[Colossians (WEB)apostle Paul|Full Text of ColossiansPaul]] travelled. Colossae is in grid I-4]]}}| subtopics ==Synopsis==[[Apostle Paul]]The Epistle to the Colossians is a book of the * [[New TestamentColossae]]. It was a letter written by the * [[apostle PaulColossian heresy]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * [[Colossians, Epistle to the (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on the Epistle to the [[churchColossians]] in * [[ColossaeColossian Heresy (G.G.)]]. ==Contents==|{{bible}}

{{versions}}==Commentary== The Epistle to the Colossians is a book of the [[New Testament]]. It was a letter written by the [[apostle Paul]] to the [[church]] in [[Colossae]].----

{{also}}* '''Read [[Colossians, Epistle to the (EBD)|EastonMatthew Henry's Concise Bible Dictionary entry Commentary]] on the Epistle to the Colossians[[Text:MHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]'''

The letter begins by identifying the apostles [[apostle Paul|Paul]] and [[apostle Timothy|Timothy]] as the authors. Paul's authorship is also confirmed church had been founded by many of the church's early key figures such as [[Irenaeus]], [[Clement of Alexandria]], [[Tertullian]], [[Origen]], and a man named [[EusebiusEpaphras]]who was probably from Colossae.

The church probably was mostly formed through [[Gentile]] converts - [[Colossians 1:27]]: ''{{Bible verse|colossians|1|27|lang===Date of the epistle===WEB}}''

The [[Tychicus]] was the bearer of the letter , as he was probably written by Paul at Rome during his first imprisonment there (also of that to the [[Acts 28Ephesians]]:16, 30), probably in the spring of and to [[AD 57Epistle to Philemon|Philemon]], or, as some scholars think, and he would tell them of the state of the apostle ([[AD 62Colossians 4]]:7-9). After friendly greetings (10-14), and soon after Paul bids them to interchange this letter with the one that he had written his sent to the neighbouring Laodicean Church. (The apocryphal Epistle to Ephesians.the Laodiceans is generally believed to be a forgery based on this instruction)

Like some A major object of his other epistles (for examplethe letter, those to Corinth)it seems, this seems was to have been written in consequence of information which counteract certain false teaching that had been conveyed to him of arisen within the internal state church of Colosse. These teachings are sometimes referred to as the church there by Epaphras (1:4-8)[[Colossian heresy]]. Its object was The false teaching appears to counteract false have been teaching. A large part of it is directed against certain speculatists who that attempted to combine the doctrines of Eastern [[mysticism]] and [[asceticism]] with [[Christianity]], thereby promising believers enjoyment of a higher spiritual life and a deeper insight into the world of spirits. Paul argues against such teaching, showing that in [[Christ]] they had all things. He sets forth the majesty of his [[redemption]]. The mention of the "new moon" and "sabbath days" (2:16) shows that [[Gnostic]] ascetics were judging the body of Christ for "eating and drinking" and observing the "feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths." In response, Paul commands the saints to "let no one judge you...but the body of Christ,", that is, the [[church]] itself. Like most of Paul's epistles, this consists of two parts: a doctrinal and a practical. The doctrinal part comprises the first two chapters. His main theme is developed in chapter 2. He warns them against being drawn away from Him in whom dwelt all the fullness of the deity (2:9), and who was the head of all spiritual powers. Christ was the head of the body of which they were members; and if they were truly united to him, what needed they more?  Paul could see that they had grown spiritually because of their love for all the set-apart ones in Christ (1:4 & 8). He knowing this wanted them to grow in wisdom and knowledge that their love might be principled love and not sentimentality (1:9-11). "Christ in you is your hope of glory!" (1:27)

Paul argues against such teaching, showing that in [[Christ]] they had all things. He sets forth the majesty of his [[redemption]]. The practical part mention of the epistle "new moon" and "sabbath days" (3-4[[Colossians 2:16]]) enforces various duties naturally flowing from suggests that [[Gnostic]] ascetics were judging the body of Christ for "eating and drinking" and observing the doctrines expounded. They are exhorted to mind things that are above (3:1-4)"feasts, to mortify every evil principle of their natureNew Moons, and Sabbaths." In response, Paul commands the saints to put on the new man (3:5-14)"let no one judge you... Many special duties of the Christian life are also insisted upon as but the fitting evidence body of Christ," - that is, the Christian character[[church]] itself.

Tychicus was In [[Colossians 2]] especially Paul emphasizes the bearer pre-eminence of Jesus Christ. He particularly warns the letter, as he was also of that to Colossians against being drawn away from Christ "in whom dwelt all the Ephesians and to Philemon, and he would tell them fullness of the state of the apostle deity" (4[[Colossians 2:9|2:7-9]]), and who is the head of all spiritual powers. After friendly greetings (10-14)Christ, Paul bids reminds them to interchange this letter with , is the one that he had sent to head of the neighbouring Laodicean Church. (The apocryphal Epistle body of which they are members; and if they are truly united to the Laodiceans is generally believed to be a forgery based on this instruction.) Paul then closes this brief but striking epistle with his usual autograph salutation. him, what further need do they have?

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