Map of Colossae and Ephesus Map of Colossae and EphesusMap of Colossae and Ephesus. Colossae was the hometown of Christian slaveowner Philemon and his runaway slave. Philemon's hometown: ColossaeRelated to Bible Books: Philemon Showing Locations: ColossaeEphesusHierapolisLaodiceaMediterranean Related to Time Periods: Church, Letters Get a larger copy of this map and a license to use it in your presentation, book or website.