| Colossians chapter 1 |
| Col 1:1-6. |
After salutation Paul thanks God for their faith; |
| Col 1:7-8. |
confirms the doctrine of Epaphras; |
| Col 1:9-13. |
prays further for their increase in grace; |
| Col 1:14-20. |
describes the true Christ; |
| Col 1:21-29. |
encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry. |
| Colossians chapter 2 |
| Col 2:1-7. |
Paul still exhorts them to be constant in Christ; |
| Col 2:8-17. |
to beware of philosophy, and vain traditions; |
| Col 2:18-19. |
worshipping of angels; |
| Col 2:20-23. |
and legal ceremonies, which are ended in Christ. |
| Colossians chapter 3 |
| Col 3:1-4. |
He shows where we should seek Christ. |
| Col 3:5-9. |
He exhorts to mortification; |
| Col 3:10-11. |
to put off the old man, and put on Christ; |
| Col 3:12-25. |
exhorting to charity, humility, and other several duties. |
| Colossians chapter 4 |
| Col 4:1-4. |
He exhorts them to be fervent in prayer; |
| Col 4:5-9. |
to walk wisely toward them that are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ. |
| Col 4:10-18. |
He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity. |
