Colossians

[kuh-losh-uh nz]

noun (used with a singular verb)

a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviation: Col.

Colossian

[kuh-losh-uh n]

noun

a native or inhabitant of Colossae.

one of the Christians of Colossae, to whom Paul addressed one of his Epistles.

adjective

of or relating to Colossae or its inhabitants.

Origin of Colossian

< Latin Coloss(ae) (< Greek Kolossaî) + -ian

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Historical Examples of colossians

Colossians 3:15 says, "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts."
The Calvary Road
Roy Hession
And the clergyman's text was in Colossians 1:12, "Meet to be partakers of the inheritance."
Christie's Old Organ
Mrs. O. F. Walton
Among these, beside the Galatians, were the Ephesians and the Colossians.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. Peter
J. Rawson Lumby
To the Colossians from his prison he writes, "Remember my bonds."
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians
G. G. Findlay
The Colossians were the inhabitants of Colossus, in Phrygia.
Early Travels in Palestine
Arculf et al.

British Dictionary definitions for colossians

Colossians

noun

(functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians)

Colossian

noun

a native or inhabitant of Colossae

New Testament any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St Paul's Epistle was addressed

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