Overview
Colossians is a letter to the ekklesia at Colossae, which Paul had not visited, declaring the supremacy of the Messiah, who is before all things and through whom all things are reconciled. It warns against human philosophy and tradition and exhorts believers to the new life of those raised with the Messiah.
Theme Fullness in the Messiah, who is preeminent over all things
Historical background
Colossae was a city in the Lycus Valley in Phrygia, Asia Minor, near Laodicea and Hierapolis. The community there appears to have been founded by Epaphras, a co-worker of Paul. Philemon was sent at the same time, and Tychicus and Onesimus delivered the letters.