Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body`s sake, which is the church;

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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 so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister.

25whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the word of God,

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Cross References

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

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

2 Corinthians 4:8[we are] pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

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

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

Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I am 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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