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===Date The letter was probably written by Paul at Rome during his first imprisonment there ([[Acts 28]]:16, 30). Suggested dates of the epistle===writing range between [[57 AD]] and [[62 AD]].
The letter was probably written by Paul at Rome during his first imprisonment there ([[Acts 28]]:16, 30), probably in the spring of [[AD 57]], or, as some scholars think, [[AD 62]], and soon after he had written his Epistle to Ephesians.===Recipient===
===Themes and outline===The letter was written to the believers in [[Colossae]], a city in the [[Lycus Valley]] (in modern day South-West [[Turkey]]. The church had been founded by a man named [[Epaphras]] who was probably from Colossae. The church probably was mostly formed through [[Gentile]] converts - [[Colossians 1:27]]: ''{{web_verse|colossians|1|27]]
Like some of his other epistles (for example, those to Corinth), this seems to have been written in consequence of information which had been conveyed to him of [[Tychicus]] was the internal state bearer of the church there by Epaphras (1:4-8). Its object was to counteract certain false teachingletter, sometimes referred to as the [[Colossian heresy]]. A large part he was also of it is directed against certain speculatists who attempted that to combine the doctrines of Eastern [[mysticismEphesians]] and to [[asceticism]] with [[ChristianityEpistle to Philemon|Philemon]], thereby promising believers enjoyment and he would tell them of a higher spiritual life and a deeper insight into the world state of spirits. Paul argues against such teaching, showing that in [[Christ]] they had all things. He sets forth the majesty of his apostle ([[redemptionColossians 4]]:7-9). The mention of the "new moon" and "sabbath days" After friendly greetings (2:1610-14) 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 bids them to interchange this letter with the saints one that he had sent to "let no one judge youthe neighbouring Laodicean Church...but (The apocryphal Epistle to the body of Christ,", that Laodiceans is, the [[church]] itself.generally believed to be a forgery based on this instruction)
Like most of Paul's epistles, this consists of two parts: a doctrinal ===Themes and a practical.outline===
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 A major object of the deity (2:9)letter, it seems, and who was to counteract certain false teaching that had arisen within the head church of all spiritual powersColosse. Christ was These teachings are sometimes referred to as the head of [[Colossian heresy]]. The false teaching appears to have been teaching that attempted to combine the body doctrines of which they were members; Eastern [[mysticism]] and if they were truly united to him[[asceticism]] with [[Christianity]], what needed they more? thereby promising believers enjoyment of a higher spiritual life and a deeper insight into the world of spirits.
The practical part In [[Colossians 2]] especially Paul emphasizes the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ. He particularly warns the epistle (3-4) enforces various duties naturally flowing Colossians against being drawn away from Christ "in whom dwelt all the fullness of the doctrines expounded. They are exhorted to mind things that are above deity" (3[[Colossians 2:1-49|2:9]]), to mortify every evil principle and who is the head of their natureall spiritual powers. Christ, and to put on Paul reminds them, is the new man (3:5-14). Many special duties head of the Christian life body of which they are also insisted upon as the fitting evidence of the Christian character.members; and if they are truly united to him, what further need do they have?
Tychicus was the bearer of In chapters [[Colossians 3|3]] and [[Colossians 4|4]] Paul writes practically, teaching about various duties that naturally flow from the letter, as doctrines he was also of has expounded. The Colossians are exhorted to mind things that are above ([[Colossians 3]]:1-4), to the Ephesians mortify every evil principle of their nature, and to Philemon, and he would tell them of the state of put on the apostle new man (4[[Colossians 3]]:75-914). After friendly greetings (10-14), Paul bids them to interchange this letter with Many special duties of the one that he had sent to Christian life are also insisted upon as the neighbouring Laodicean Church. (The apocryphal Epistle to fitting evidence of 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 salutationChristian character.
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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]].
===AuthorshipAuthor and date===
The letter begins by identifying the apostles [[apostle Paul|Paul]] and [[apostle Timothy|Timothy]] as the authors. Paul's authorship is also confirmed by many of the church's early key figures such as [[Irenaeus]], [[Clement of Alexandria]], [[Tertullian]], [[Origen]], and [[Eusebius]].
Paul could see argues against such teaching, showing that in [[Christ]] they had grown spiritually because all things. He sets forth the majesty of his [[redemption]]. The mention of their love for all the set-apart ones in Christ "new moon" and "sabbath days" (1[[Colossians 2:4 & 816]]). He knowing this wanted them to grow in wisdom suggests that [[Gnostic]] ascetics were judging the body of Christ for "eating and drinking" and knowledge that their love might be principled love observing the "feasts, New Moons, and not sentimentality (1:9-11)Sabbaths. "Christ in In response, Paul commands the saints to "let no one judge you is your hope ...but the body of glory!Christ," (1:27)- that is, the [[church]] itself.
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