Col 2:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Col 2:1-5: 2:1-5 Paul introduces his concern to strengthen his relationship with the Colossians, whom he had not met, and to counter the heretical ideas which threatened their Christian community. • Laodicea was located 10 miles northwest of Colosse.

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‏ Colossians 2:1-3

Summary for Col 2:1-5: 2:1-5 ^a Paul introduces his concern to strengthen his relationship with the Colossians, whom he had not met, and to counter the heretical ideas which threatened their Christian community.

• Laodicea was located 10 miles northwest of Colosse.
2:2 ^b God’s mysterious plan: See 1:26 ^c; Christ himself personifies this plan.
2:3 ^d Paul builds on 1:15-20 ^e: Christ alone is sufficient for our spiritual understanding.