Colossians 1:24

Paul's Ministry to the Church

24 z I now rejoice in my sufferings a for you, and fill up in my flesh b what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for c the sake of His body, which is the church,

  1. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 7:4
    Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.
  2. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:1
    For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles -
    Ephesians 3:13
    Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 8:17
    And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
    2 Corinthians 1:5
    For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.
    2 Corinthians 12:15
    And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
    Philippians 2:17
    Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
  4. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:23
    Which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
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