What is Colossians about?
The supremacy of Christ, new life and practical relationships in the Colossian community.
This page brings together selected questions about Colossians, with context, references and links for further study. The aim is not to impose a doctrinal interpretation, but to help you recognise what appears in the text and verify each answer in its cited passage.
What this quiz helps you practise
Questions span different difficulty levels and may cover names, places, narrative sequences, teachings, references and connections within the book itself.
Sample questions and answers
Open each question to reveal the answer, explanation and biblical reference.
In which testament is the book of Colossians found?
Reference: Colossians
Colossians is part of the New Testament.
Choose the biblically correct answer: In which testament is the book of Colossians found?
Reference: Colossians
Colossians is part of the New Testament.
Using a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible, which literary section of the Bible contains Colossians?
Reference: Common literary grouping; Colossians
Colossians is grouped within Pauline Epistles. This quiz uses a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible.
How to study Colossians
When studying Colossians, begin with the book’s structure and the immediate context of each passage. Place the material in Colossae and within the period described as early christian letters. Then compare recurring people, locations, speeches and events. The quiz uses short explanations and references so you can return to the text before accepting an answer.
Historical and geographical context
Period: Early Christian letters. Setting: Colossae. These labels provide broad orientation and do not replace close study of each passage.