Colossians chapter 1

Col 1:1-6. After salutation Paul thanks God for their faith;
Col 1:7-8. confirms the doctrine of Epaphras;
Col 1:9-13. prays further for their increase in grace;
Col 1:14-20. describes the true Christ;
Col 1:21-29. encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry.

Colossians chapter 2

Col 2:1-7. Paul still exhorts them to be constant in Christ;
Col 2:8-17. to beware of philosophy, and vain traditions;
Col 2:18-19. worshipping of angels;
Col 2:20-23. and legal ceremonies, which are ended in Christ.

Colossians chapter 3

Col 3:1-4. He shows where we should seek Christ.
Col 3:5-9. He exhorts to mortification;
Col 3:10-11. to put off the old man, and put on Christ;
Col 3:12-25. exhorting to charity, humility, and other several duties.

Colossians chapter 4

Col 4:1-4. He exhorts them to be fervent in prayer;
Col 4:5-9. to walk wisely toward them that are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ.
Col 4:10-18. He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity.