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Paul stresses the importance of adhering to the truth of the gospel. In Colossians 1:5–6 he mentions the Colossians’ initial reception of the hope of “the word of truth, the gospel.” In Colossians 1:23 he exhorts the Colossians to remain steadfast in the faith without shifting from the gospel. Paul reveals his own commitment to “the word of God” in Col 1:24–29. Colossians 3:16 implores the Christian community to let “the word of Christ” dwell richly among them. In Colossians 4:3, the imprisoned apostle