People of Colossians
Every person who appears in the book of Colossians, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
19 profiles tagged People of Colossians.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote much of the New Testament
An apostle and missionary who transitioned from a persecutor of the early church to its most prolific evangelist and theologian in the first century AD.
Epaphras
Minister who founded the church at Colossae and served as a fellow prisoner with Paul
A faithful minister and founder of the church at Colossae who served as a fellow prisoner with the Apostle Paul and a persistent intercessor for the Lycus Valley congregations.
Onesimus
Runaway slave whose reconciliation with his master Philemon is the subject of a New Testament epistle
An enslaved man who fled from his master Philemon and was later converted to Christianity by the Apostle Paul, becoming a beloved brother and ministry assistant.
Tychicus
Minister from Asia who delivered Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Colossians
A faithful companion of the Apostle Paul and a prominent leader within the early Asian church, specifically known for his mission to and ministry within Ephesus.
Timothy
Protégé of the Apostle Paul and recipient of the two Pastoral Epistles who led the church in Ephesus
A prominent first-century Christian leader, missionary, and the loyal younger protégé of the Apostle Paul who served as the overseer of the church in Ephesus.
Javan
Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations
Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Scythians
Group used as an example of extreme outsiders who are included in Christ
A nomadic and warlike group mentioned by the Apostle Paul to illustrate the universal reach of the Gospel and the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ.
Archippus
Minister in the Colossian church who was exhorted by Paul to fulfill his service
Archippus was a first-century Christian leader in Colossae or Laodicea, addressed by the Apostle Paul as a 'fellow soldier' and exhorted to complete his divinely appointed ministry.
Aristarchus
Companion of Paul who was seized during the Ephesian riot and later became Paul's fellow prisoner in Rome
A faithful Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica who served as a devoted traveling companion and 'fellow prisoner' of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys.
Barnabas
Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul
A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.
Demas
Companion of Paul who abandoned him for love of the world
A companion and fellow-worker of the Apostle Paul who ultimately abandoned the Christian ministry because of his love for the present world.
Jesus, also called Justus
Jewish Christian worker who assisted Paul during his Roman imprisonment
A Jewish Christian and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul who provided significant comfort to Paul during his Roman imprisonment.
Luke
Physician and loyal companion to the Apostle Paul during his imprisonments
A companion of the Apostle Paul, described as a beloved physician and a faithful fellow worker during Paul’s imprisonments and missionary travels.
Mark
Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas whose departure caused a rift between the two leaders
An early Christian missionary and companion of Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, whose departure from a mission caused a significant rift between Paul and Barnabas.
Nympha
Host of a house church in Laodicea mentioned by the Apostle Paul
A Christian woman in Laodicea or Colossae who hosted a house church during the apostolic era.
Father of Barnabas
Levite patriarch who was the father of Barnabas and Mary
An unnamed member of the tribe of Levi and the patriarch of a prominent Christian family, identified through the kinship of his children Barnabas and Mary.
Paul the Apostle
Apostle to the Gentiles who wrote the majority of the New Testament epistles
A pivotal apostle and theologian who converted from Judaism to Christianity, authored much of the New Testament, and pioneered the mission to the Gentiles.