Why did Paul quote a song about Jesus? Because the church in Colossae was being told that Jesus alone was not enough. In Col 1v15-20 we see Christ for who he really is, and discover that the true gospel is Jesus plus nothing: he has done it all.

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23
Why did Paul quote a song about Jesus? Because the church in Colossae was being told that Jesus alone was not enough. In Col 1v15-20 we see Christ for who he really is, and discover that the true gospel is Jesus plus nothing: he has done it all.