Colossians

  1. Introduction (1:1-14)

    • Greetings (1:1-2)
    • Thanksgiving and prayer (1:3-14)

  2. Foundational teaching: the exalted person and work of Jesus Christ (1:15-23)

  3. Personal testimony: Paul’s ministry to the Church (1:14-2:5)

  4. Various warnings (2:6-23)

    • Against vain philosophy (2:6-19)
    • Against human rules (2:20-23)

  5. Various instructions (3:1-4:6)

    • Instructions for the new life (3:1-17)
    • Instructions about personal relationships (3:18-4:1)
    • Final instructions (4:2-6)

  6. Final greetings (4:7-18)

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