Colossians
4 chapter
Colossians: The whole book, chapter by chapter
Colossians 1
Colossians 1 opens in verse 1 with “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”, reaches its middle movement near verse 15 with “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”, and closes in verse 29 with “Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me…” Repeated or prominent terms include Christ, Jesus, Father, heaven, saints. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
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Colossians 2 opens in verse 1 with “For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea…”, reaches its middle movement near verse 12 with “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the…”, and closes in verse 23 with “Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting…” Repeated or prominent terms include Christ, flesh, body, dead, faith. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
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Colossians 3 opens in verse 1 with “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth…”, reaches its middle movement near verse 13 with “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against…”, and closes in verse 25 with “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no…” Repeated or prominent terms include Christ, Lord, children, affection, anger. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
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Colossians 4 opens in verse 1 with “Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have…”, reaches its middle movement near verse 9 with “With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known…”, and closes in verse 18 with “The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.” Repeated or prominent terms include beloved, Laodicea, read, bonds, brother. Together, those details trace this chapter’s own movement from its opening to its conclusion.
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