Who wrote Colossians?
They point to the deep theology, lack of specificity, and somber tone as evidence Paul did not write Colossians. While it is true the deep theology, lack of specificity, and somber tone are unlike the other known letters written by Paul, the difference can easily be accounted for when considering the conditions and circumstances of Paul when he would have authored Colossians. Just as Ephesians, the deep, reflective theology and somber tone, is the product of a man suffering for what he believes to be right. If Paul wrote Ephesians and Colossians, he would have done so from prison. In the case of Colossians, Paul would have written it from prison in Rome, where his fate was certainly pessimistic. The conclusion of Colossians resembles the conclusion of Ephesians. Leading nearly all scholars to agree the author of Ephesians was also the author of Colossians, whether it was Paul or not: Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow serv
