Colossians presents a picture of Christ who is \'the firstborn over all creation\' and has disarmed and triumphed over the powers and authorities.
T Wright\'s stated goal is to "give the text back to the reader uncluttered by a mass of glosses." In Philemon, Paul makes a personal appeal to a fellow believer to receive a runaway slave, Onesimus, in love and fo.
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The letter also appeals to its readers to seek humble maturity, a maturity not possible apart from the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Colossians presents a picture of Christ who is \'the firstborn over all creation\' and has disarmed and triumphed over the powers and authorities