Also known as: Colosse
Modern name: Near Honaz, Turkey (unexcavated)
The letter to Colossae contains one of the most exalted descriptions of Christ's supremacy in all of Scripture. Paul combated false teaching by pointing to the all-sufficiency of Christ.
A small city in the Lycus Valley of Asia Minor, notable for the church Paul addressed in his letter to the Colossians. Though Paul likely never visited, the church was founded by Epaphras, one of Paul's associates.
The letter to Colossae contains one of the most exalted descriptions of Christ's supremacy in all of Scripture. Paul combated false teaching by pointing to the all-sufficiency of Christ.
Latitude
37.7878°
Longitude
29.2614°
Known today as: Near Honaz, Turkey (unexcavated)
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