Colossians 1:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 1:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 1:24 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 1:24 — KJV
“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:”
— Colossians 1:24 (KJV)
Colossians 1:24 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 1:24
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:24: now, fill, flesh
“Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:24: now, fill, sake
“Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:24: now, christ, flesh
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:24: now, christ, flesh
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 1:24: now, christ, flesh
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