Colossians

noun

Co·​los·​sians kə-ˈlä-shənz How to pronounce Colossians (audio)
also -shē-ənz, 
-sē-
plural in form but singular in construction
: a letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Colossae and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

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The Women of the Word will be studying the book of Colossians & Philemon. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 The city is best known for being the home of the early Christian community to which St. Paul addressed his Epistle to the Colossians, the 12th book of the New Testament. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 These include compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, harmony, peace and thankfulness (Colossians 3:12-15). — Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Aug. 2024 Jeremiah 29:11 Elise also included scriptures from the books of John and Colossians. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for Colossians

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1584, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Colossians was in 1584

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Colossians

noun
Co·​los·​sians kə-ˈläsh-ənz How to pronounce Colossians (audio)
also -ˈläs-ē-ənz, 
-ˈläsh-ē-ənz
: a letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Colossae and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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