Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in behalf of his body, which is the church;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 you abide in the faith, having been grounded and firm, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, having been preached in all creation which is under heaven; whose minister I Paul became.

25whose minister I became, according to the economy of God which was given to me unto 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, You shall indeed drink the cup which I drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized:

Romans 5:3And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

2 Corinthians 4:8in everything being troubled, but not in difficulties incorrigible; being at a loss, but not utterly at a loss;

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak as a mad man,) I am more; in labors more abundantly, in stripes more abundantly, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often;

Ephesians 3:1Therefore I Paul, the prisoner of Christ for the sake of you Gentiles,

Philippians 2:17But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along 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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