Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ 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 you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven; and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

25Of which I was made a minister, according to the commission of God, which was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known;

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Cross References

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

Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also rejoice in tribulations: knowing that tribulation works perseverance;

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

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more so; in labours more abundant, in beatings beyond number, in prison more frequently, in danger of death often.

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

Philippians 2:17Even if I am poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad, 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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