epistle to the colossians

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epistle to the colossians

The pastor reads from the Epistle to the Colossians during the Sunday service.

Definition

Proper noun: * A New Testament book: "Epistle to the Colossians" is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter (epistle) traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, written to the Christian community in the ancient city of Colossae in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey).

Usage
  • The "Epistle to the Colossians" is typically cited or referenced in theological study, biblical commentary, and historical analysis of early Christian writings.
  • It is often abbreviated as "Colossians" in references.
Examples
  • As a subject:
    • The Epistle to the Colossians addresses themes of Christ's supremacy and sufficiency.
    • Scholars debate the authorship and date of the Epistle to the Colossians.
  • In a prepositional phrase:
    • Her sermon was based on a passage from the Epistle to the Colossians.
    • Theological concepts in the Epistle to the Colossians influenced later church doctrine.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Colossian letter": A less common, descriptive synonym.
    • The warnings in the Colossian letter concern philosophical traditions.
  • Contextual reference: Often shortened to "Colossians" when the context is clear.
    • Paul's letter to the Colossians emphasizes the cosmic role of Christ.
Variants and Related Words
  • Colossians (n): The standard abbreviated title for the Epistle to the Colossians.
    • We are studying the Book of Colossians this month.
  • Pauline epistle (n): A term for any New Testament letter attributed to Paul; the Epistle to the Colossians is one of the Pauline epistles.
    • The Epistle to the Colossians is considered a principal Pauline epistle.
Synonyms
  • The Letter to the Colossians: A direct synonym.
  • The Book of Colossians: A common synonymous phrasing.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • None specific: As a proper noun naming a specific text, it does not generate idiomatic usage. However, famous verses from it become well-known quotations (e.g., "Set your minds on things above" from Colossians 3:2).
epistle to the colossians

The pastor reads from the Epistle to the Colossians during the Sunday service.

Noun
  1. a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia

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