Colossians: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
New Testament · Letters of Paul · Book 51 of 66
- Chapters
- 4
- Verses
- 95
- Words*
- 1,973
- Reading time*
- 8 min
About Colossians
Colossians emphasizes the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ against teachings that were adding to the gospel. It then describes the new life believers have in him, with practical instruction for households.
Well-known passages: Colossians 1:15–20 · Colossians 3:1–17
How long does it take to read Colossians?
Colossians has 4 chapters and 95 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Colossians takes about 8 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Colossians in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 4 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 1 day |
Chapters of Colossians
The number of verses in each chapter of Colossians:
- Colossians 129 verses
- Colossians 223 verses
- Colossians 325 verses
- Colossians 418 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.