Every kind of licentious language and actions was practised in the worship of these deities, accompanied with a frantic rage called orgies, from the Greek word for _rage_.

This was a part of their religious worship.

From among such people, converts had been made to Christianity, together with some who had been turned from Judaism.
"The letter from the Apostle Paul is brought in and is laid on the pastor's table, and some account is given of the manner in which it was received.

The letter is read.

It refers the Colossians, at the close, to the bearers, for further information and instructions.