Colossians 1:5

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because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,

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Colossae was a city in the Lycus Valley of Asia Minor, in present-day southwestern Turkey, near Laodicea and Hierapolis. Paul addresses its Christian congregation, grounding their faith, love, and hope in the gospel they received, whose heavenly promise is central to this verse.

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Colossians 1:5 mentions Colossae.