New Testament
Book of Colossians
Paul warns the Colossians against teaching that adds to Christ. He describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God and then shows what a life shaped by him looks like at home and at work.
At a glance
Colossians key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 4
- Author
- Paul, writing with Timothy
- When it was written
- Around AD 60 to 62, from prison
- Main theme
- Christ is over everything, and enough
- Key verse
- Colossians 1:15
Summary
What is Colossians about?
Paul warns the Colossians against teaching that adds to Christ. He describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God and then shows what a life shaped by him looks like at home and at work.
Key verse
A key verse in Colossians
“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”
4 chapters
Colossians chapters
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Questions
Colossians: common questions
Who wrote the book of Colossians?
Paul, writing with Timothy.
When was Colossians written?
Around AD 60 to 62, from prison.
What is the book of Colossians about?
Paul warns the Colossians against teaching that adds to Christ. He describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God and then shows what a life shaped by him looks like at home and at work.
How many chapters are in Colossians?
Colossians has 4 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in Colossians?
Colossians 1:15: “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:” (KJV).
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