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 1:29 NLT
That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.