Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the church;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

23if indeed ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye heard, which was preached in the whole creation which is under heaven; of which I Paul was made a minister.

25of which I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,

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Cross References

Mark 10:39And they said to him: We are able. And Jesus said to them: Ye shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and endure the immersion which I endure.

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;

2 Corinthians 4:8being pressed in every way, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not despairing;

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more abundantly, in deaths often;

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

Philippians 2:17But even if I am poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and I 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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