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Colossians 2:12
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a buried raised that is traced in daily practice. Colossians 2:12: notice "raised" and "having". Work out buried raised through how disagreements are handled—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to Colossians, a epistle/letter witness, naming buried raised. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Colossians was received under the name of Paul. Introductions to Colossians often note: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. This verse leans into apostolic community.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46