Paul's Letters · New Testament
Colossians
Colossians has 4 chapters and 95 verses. Its verses carry 2,122 cross-references to other passages (1,610 with at least 4 reader votes), and it links with 63 of the other 65 books, most strongly with Ephesians, Romans and 1 Corinthians.
When was Colossians written, and by whom?
Traditionally written by Paul, AD 60–62; many scholars date it AD 70–90.
Its events are set in AD 64, by the dates on the timeline.
Traditional authorship dates as conservative introductions give them; critical dates where most critical scholars differ. Sources and both reckonings: the timeline.
Chapters
Brighter = more strong links (at least 4 votes, either direction).
Most connected verses in Colossians
- Colossians 3:16 116 strong links
- Colossians 1:27 90 strong links
- Colossians 1:10 85 strong links
- Colossians 3:3 80 strong links
- Colossians 3:12 79 strong links
- Colossians 3:11 78 strong links
- Colossians 3:5 76 strong links
- Colossians 1:23 73 strong links
Which books does Colossians connect to most?
- Ephesians 341
- Romans 253
- 1 Corinthians 172
- John 170
- Matthew 155
- Hebrews 132
- Psalms 130
- Acts 120
- 2 Corinthians 114
- 1 Peter 97
- Luke 92
- Philippians 91
Counts are links with at least 4 votes between the two books, either direction.