Colossae

Colossae was a city in the region of Phrygia in Asia Minor, to which Paul addressed one of his epistles.

PlaceNew Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location first mentioned at Colossians 1:2; referred to as Colossae (Κολοσσαί, Κολασσαί).

Location

Certainty: Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates: 37.787° N, 29.260° E

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Glossary entries

Colossae, Colosse

Alternative names

Mentions

Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
Colossians 4:18
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.