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Colossians 1:24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

Colossians 1:24 NLT

I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.

Colossians 1:25 NLT

God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you.

Colossians 1:26 NLT

This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people.

Colossians 1:27 NLT

For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.

Colossians 1:28 NLT

So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

Colossians 1:29 NLT

That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.