Colossians says God reconciles "all things" to himself by making peace through the blood of Christ’s cross Colossians 1:20. It also applies this to the Colossians, saying they were reconciled in Christ’s body of flesh by his death Colossians 1:21–22.

Colossians says in Christ "all the fullness" was pleased to dwell Colossians 1:19. Later it states that in him "the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily" Colossians 2:9.

Colossians says that in the new humanity there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free Colossians 3:11. It concludes, "Christ is all, and in all" Colossians 3:11.

Colossians calls Christ "the firstborn of all creation" in a context that also says all things were created in him, through him, and for him Colossians 1:15–16. The wording links "firstborn" with his priority and rank over creation in the same paragraph Colossians 1:18.

Colossians says the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ, and believers have been brought to fullness in him Colossians 2:9–10. It adds that Christ is the head of all rule and authority Colossians 2:10.

Colossians says that since believers have been raised with Christ, they are to seek the things above, where Christ is seated Colossians 3:1. It adds, "Set your minds on things above, not on things that are on earth" Colossians 3:2.

Colossians says whatever is done in word or deed should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 3:17. The statement serves as a summary for the surrounding instructions about speech and conduct Colossians 3:15–17.

Colossians says believers were buried with Christ in baptism and raised with him through faith in God’s power Colossians 2:12. The same section describes God making them alive with Christ and forgiving their trespasses Colossians 2:13.

Colossians says believers have died, and their life is hidden with Christ in God Colossians 3:3. It also says when Christ appears, they will appear with him in glory Colossians 3:4.

Colossians quotes rules like "Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch" and says they refer to things that perish as they are used Colossians 2:21–22. It says such regulations have an appearance of wisdom but are of no value in stopping indulgence of the flesh Colossians 2:23.

Colossians says Christ "is the head of the body, the church" Colossians 1:18. The verse connects his headship with being "the beginning" and "firstborn from the dead," emphasizing his first place in everything Colossians 1:18.

Colossians says the Son is "the image of the invisible God" and "the firstborn of all creation" Colossians 1:15. The passage presents Christ as central in revealing God and holding first place in everything Colossians 1:18.

Colossians says all things were created in Christ, through him, and for him Colossians 1:16. It also says "in him all things hold together" Colossians 1:17.

Colossians says God "disarmed the rulers and authorities" and put them to open shame, triumphing over them in Christ Colossians 2:15. This statement follows the description of the cross and canceled debt Colossians 2:14–15.

Colossians says, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly," with teaching and admonishing one another in wisdom Colossians 3:16. It also mentions singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in hearts to God Colossians 3:16.

Colossians lists virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, along with bearing with one another and forgiving Colossians 3:12–13. It then says above all to put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony Colossians 3:14.

Colossians says, "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts," and connects it to being called in one body Colossians 3:15. The same verse also includes "And be thankful" Colossians 3:15.

Colossians warns against anyone disqualifying believers by insisting on asceticism and worship of angels Colossians 2:18. It contrasts this with "holding fast to the Head," from whom the body grows Colossians 2:19.

Colossians says the mystery hidden for ages has now been revealed to God’s saints Colossians 1:26. It summarizes the mystery as "Christ in you, the hope of glory" Colossians 1:27.

Colossians says to put off anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk, and to stop lying because the old self has been put off Colossians 3:8–9. It says the new self is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator Colossians 3:10.

Colossians says God forgave trespasses by canceling the "record of debt" that stood against people with its legal demands Colossians 2:13–14. It says he set it aside by nailing it to the cross Colossians 2:14.

Colossians lists sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness as things to put to death Colossians 3:5. It says these are connected with the wrath of God and describes them as part of a former way of life Colossians 3:6–7.

Colossians warns against being taken captive by "philosophy and empty deceit" that is based on human tradition and the elemental spirits of the world, not on Christ Colossians 2:8. The passage immediately points to Christ’s fullness as the contrast Colossians 2:9–10.

Colossians says not to let anyone pass judgment regarding food, drink, festivals, new moons, or Sabbaths Colossians 2:16. It calls these a shadow of things to come, while the substance belongs to Christ Colossians 2:17.