Pentecost Season · Proper 10 · Year C
Colossians 1:1-14
Thanksgiving and Prayer
July 16, 2028
Overview & Insights
“The gospel… is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world.” (Colossians 1:6)
Paul’s Greetings The opening greeting in this epistle is typical of the way in which Paul has addressed other churches to whom he has written (1 Cor. 1:1–3; 2 Cor. 1:1–2; Phil. 1:1–2; 1 Thess. 1:1–2; 2 Thess. 1:1–2; cf. Eph. 1:1–2). Although the form of these salutations is quite similar to contemporary Greek models, the content is distinctly Christian and, in the case of Colossians, sets forth statements that are important to the body of the letter.
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Commentary
Commentary on Colossians 1:1-14 Working Preacher
Unpacks 'redemption' and 'forgiveness' as Jubilee-shaped images of release from debt.
Colossians 1:1-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused walk through Paul's thanksgiving and prayer for the church.
Colossians 1 Bible Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the letter's opening thanksgiving and prayer.
Colossians 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse on the greeting and thanksgiving.
Colossians 1 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
John Gill's full exposition of the chapter, useful for close textual detail.
Background & Word Study
Colossians 1:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Greek behind 'redemption' (apolytrosis) and 'forgiveness' (aphesis).
Colossians (video) BibleProject
Animated overview of Colossians' argument that Christ is supreme over all powers.
Colossians course overview Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on authorship debates and the letter's setting.
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Questions preachers ask
How does Paul open Colossians?
With thanks for the Colossians’ faith, love, and hope laid up in heaven, praying they be filled with the knowledge of God’s will and bear fruit in every good work (Colossians 1:3–11).
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