Colossians

American  

[kuh-losh-uhnz] / kəˈlɒʃ ənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

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Colossians British  

/ kəˈlɒʃənz /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart...” begins the verse from Colossians.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Sunak, Britain’s first Hindu prime minister, played his own role by reading the first chapter of the Epistle to the Colossians.

From New York Times

A reading from the Epistle to the Colossians.

From BBC

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Hindu, will read from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, which speaks to “loving rule of Christ over all people and all things.”

From Washington Post

“There’s a verse that we used from the book of Colossians, chapter three, verse 23,” Ryan said.

From Los Angeles Times