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Colosse

more properly Colos’sae, was a city of Phrygia in Asia Minor, in the upper part of the basin of the Maeander, on the Lycus. Hierapolis and Laodicea were in its immediate neighborhood. (Colossians 1:2; 4:13,15,16) see Reve 1:11; 3:14 St. Paul is supposed by some to have visited Colosse and founded or confirmed the Colossian church on his third missionary journey. (Acts 18:23; 19:1)

In the Bible

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Verses where Colosse is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Colossians 1:2

    To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

Scripture on Colosse

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Voices on Colosse

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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

Author interview with Sophie de Mullenheim on her book, "The Phantom of the Colosseum"30:43
Ignatius Press

Author interview with Sophie de Mullenheim on her book, "The Phantom of the Colosseum"

Ignatius Press

Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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