Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 ye abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.

25of which I am a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the ministry of the word of God―

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Cross References

Mark 10:39And they said unto him, We are able. Then said Jesus unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of which I drink; and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised:

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

2 Corinthians 4:8We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair;

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they the ministers of Christ? (I speak foolishly) I am above them: in labours more abundantly, in stripes exceedingly more, in prisons more frequently, in the most immediate danger of death often.

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

Philippians 2:17Yea, and should I become the victim, in 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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