| − | Chapter 1 He gives thanks for the grace bestowed upon the Colossians; and prays for them. Christ is the head of the church, and the peacemaker through his blood. Paul is his minister.<br>Chapter 2 He warns them against the impostures of the philosophers and the Jewish teachers, that could withdraw them from Christ.<ref>The same warning against [[apostasy]] is the primary message in the [[Letter to the Hebrews]].</ref><br>Chapter 3 He exhorts them to put off the old man, and to put on the new. The duties of wives and husbands, children and servants.<br>Chapter 4 He recommends constant prayer, and wisdom. Various salutations. | + | Chapter 1 He gives thanks for the [[grace]] bestowed upon the Colossians; and prays for them. Christ is the head of the church, and the peacemaker through his blood. Paul is his minister.<br>Chapter 2 He warns them against the impostures of the philosophers and the Jewish teachers, that could withdraw them from Christ.<ref>The same warning against [[apostasy]] is the primary message in the [[Letter to the Hebrews]].</ref><br>Chapter 3 He exhorts them to put off the old man, and to put on the new. The duties of wives and husbands, children and servants.<br>Chapter 4 He recommends constant prayer, and wisdom. Various salutations. |