Colossians 1:25

Of which I became a helper according to the administration of God, which was given to me for you to fulfill the word of God,

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In The King James Version

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

In Context

24I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and make complete in my flesh things lacking of the afflictions of the Christ for his body, which is the church.

26the mystery that was hidden from the ages and from the generations, but has now been made known to his sanctified.

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Cross References

Romans 15:15But I wrote more boldly to you, brothers, in part, as reminding you because of the grace that was given to me by God,

Galatians 2:7but to the contrary, when they saw that I was entrusted with the good-news for men of uncircumcision, as Peter for men of circumcision

Colossians 1:23If ye truly continue in the faith, founded, and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good-news that ye heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I Paul became a helper.

1 Timothy 4:6Laying these things down to the brothers, thou will be a good helper of Jesus Christ, reared up in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine that thou have followed.

Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:13-29

The Redeemer's Dignity; The Work of Redemption; Paul's Preaching. ( a. d. 62.) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,… Read the whole commentary →

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