Colossians 1:24

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

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In Context

23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

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Cross References

Mark 10:39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Ephesians 3:1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

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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