Adam Copenhaver and Jeffrey Arthurs on two letters written at the same moment: Christ as the foundation, against false teaching and for reconciliation. Read more.
Colossians and Philemon were written at roughly the same time to an overlapping set of recipients, which is reason enough to read them together.
Paul, writing out of great concern, urges his fellow believers to make Jesus Christ the foundation of their lives; by expounding the divine person, finished work and exalted position of Christ he presses them to stand against false teaching, pursue reconciliation and live as those united to Him. A Kerux volume: exegesis and preaching strategy together.
