Colossians

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Colossians has 4 chapters. Read Colossians in the NET Bible, chapter by chapter, free and without an account.

Colossians presents Christ as supreme in creation and reconciliation, and calls believers to remain rooted in him. It warns against teachings and regulations that draw attention away from Christ. Shared life with him is to produce a renewed way of living marked by compassion, forgiveness, love, and gratitude, extending into household relationships, prayer, and speech.

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Colossians is one of Paul's letters of the New Testament, the same 27 books in every Christian Bible. See it on the shelf.

A teacher addressing a diverse household beneath a broad rooted vine overlooking a sunlit valley
Colossians 1

Colossians 1 celebrates the growing gospel, Christ’s supremacy and reconciliation, and Paul’s ministry.

A diverse community gathered beneath a deeply rooted olive tree beside discarded chains and empty scales
Colossians 2

Colossians 2 calls believers to remain rooted in Christ rather than submit to hollow teaching and condemnation.

A community exchanging worn garments for clean robes while forgiving, teaching children, and sharing food
Colossians 3

Colossians 3 describes the renewed life of compassion, forgiveness, love, worship, and faithful relationships.

Two traveling messengers with sealed scroll cases receiving a warm welcome from a first-century house church
Colossians 4

Colossians 4 emphasizes prayer, gracious witness, and the connected ministry of Tychicus, Onesimus, and other coworkers.

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