LITERARY FRAMEWORK OF COLOSSIANS

Introduction 1:1-2

Report of Epaphras to Paul 1:3-8

The mystery of Christ

It's realisation 1:9, 2:17

M

Doctrine 2:8,23

-23

Y

Philosophy 2:8

M

S

Empty Seductions 2:8

S

U

T

Human tradition 2:8

A

T

E

Elements 2;8

L

U

R

Gods complement 2:9

U

A

Y

Our Complement 2:10

T

L

C

Circumcision,baptism,Decrees 2:11-14

A

O

O

Sovereignties,and Authorities 2:15

T

R

F

R

Shadows, Food and drink 2:16-19

I

E

R

Teachings of men 2:20-23

O

P

C

E

DEPORTMENT 3:1 - 4:1

N

O

H

C

Christ in Heaven  3:1-4

S

R

R

T

Put to death members on earth 3:5-7

T

I

I

Put off the old humanity 3:8-11

S

S

O

Put on the young humanity 3:12-17

T

N

Modify relationships on earth 3:18-21

Master in Heaven 3:22, 4:1

The mystery of Christ

Its expression 4:2-6

Tychicus to the Colossians 4;7-9

Conclusion 4:10-18