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Colosse, Colassae
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Concise Bible Dictionary: C
By:
George A. Morrish
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Chris Genthree
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City on the river Lycus in Phrygia, of Asia Minor (
Col. 1:2
2
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Colossians 1:2)
). It appears as though Paul had not visited the city when he wrote the epistle to the church there (Compare
Col. 1:7
7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; (Colossians 1:7)
;
Col. 2:1
1
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; (Colossians 2:1)
); but he may have done so in his journeys or have gone thither from Ephesus. He hoped to visit them soon (
Philem. 1:22
22
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. (Philemon 22)
), for to this place Philemon and Onesimus belonged (
Col. 4:9
9
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. (Colossians 4:9)
). Colosse had been a place of importance, but declined on the rise of Hierapolis and Laodicea. The modern village
Khonas
is about three miles distant from the ancient ruins.
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