Colossians 1:24

A Conservative Version

I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and make complete in my flesh things lacking of the afflictions of the Christ for his body, which is the church.

Cross References

Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,

2 Timothy 1:8

Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord nor of me his prisoner, but suffer together with the good-news according to the power of God.

Philippians 3:10

to know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the participation of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,

2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my boldness toward you, great is my pride for you. I have been filled with encouragement. I over-abound with joy in all our affliction.

Ephesians 3:13

Therefore I ask that ye not become discouraged at my tribulations on your behalf, which is your glory.

James 1:2

Consider it all joy, my brothers, when ye encounter various trials,

Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might become preeminent in all things.

Acts 5:41

Indeed therefore they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to be treated shamefully for the name of Jesus.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fulfillment of him who fills all in all.

Romans 8:17

And if children, also heirs, heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer jointly, so that we may also be glorified jointly.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now ye are the body of Christ, and body-parts individually.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as grieving, but always rejoicing; as poor, but making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And I most gladly will spend, and will be spent for your souls. Even though more earnestly loving you, the worse I am loved.

Mark 10:39

And they said to him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, Ye will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and the immersion that I am immersed ye will be immersed.