Colossians

[ kuh-losh-uh nz ]

/ kəˈlɒʃ ənz /

a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviation: Col.

Definition for colossians (2 of 2)

Colossian

[ kuh-losh-uh n ]

/ kəˈlɒʃ ən /

a native or inhabitant of Colossae.

one of the Christians of Colossae, to whom Paul addressed one of his Epistles.

of or relating to Colossae or its inhabitants.

< Latin Coloss(ae) (< Greek Kolossaî) + -ian

In the Epistle to the Colossians Paul uses the same illustration with an individual reference to his own labours.

Expositions of Holy Scripture |Alexander Maclaren
The interrelation of the persons mentioned in Philemon and Colossians shows that the occasion is the same.

The Making of the New Testament |Benjamin W. Bacon
In Colossians we have Paul in the heated arena of controversy; in Ephesians he is quietly meditating upon a great theme.

The Bible Book by Book |Josiah Blake Tidwell
At very nearly the same time he must have written Colossians and Philemon; all three were sent by Tychicus.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 |Various

(Philippians 1:29; Colossians 1:18) These are also designated members of the royal priesthood.

The Harp of God |J. F. Rutherford

Colossians

/ (kəˈlɒʃənz) /

(functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians)

Colossian

/ (kəˈlɒʃən) /

a native or inhabitant of Colossae

New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St Paul's Epistle was addressed