Colossians 1:24

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and do fill up the things lacking of the tribulations of the Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the assembly,

Young's Literal Translation

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 also ye remain in the faith, being founded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the good news, which ye heard, which was preached in all the creation that [is] under the heaven, of which I became — I Paul — a ministrant.

25of which I — I did become a ministrant according to the dispensation of God, that was given to me for you, to fulfil 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, 'Of the cup indeed that I drink of, ye shall drink, and with the baptism that I am baptized with, ye shall be baptized;

Romans 5:3And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;

2 Corinthians 4:8on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 11:23ministrants of Christ are they? — as beside myself I speak — I more; in labours more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths many times;

Ephesians 3:1For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you the nations,

Philippians 2:17but if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy 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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