Colossians 1:23-25

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Colossians 1:23-25

23if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
25I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,
— Colossians 1:23-25

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