Colossians 1:24

Conservative English Version

I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

Cross References

Mark 10:39

"Yes, we are!" James and John answered. Then Jesus replied, "You certainly will drink from the cup from which I must drink. And you will be baptized just as I must!

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

Romans 5:3

But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure.

Romans 8:17

His Spirit lets us know that together with Christ we will be given what God has promised. We will also share in the glory of Christ, because we have suffered with him.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Together you are the body of Christ. Each one of you is part of his body.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I will gladly give all that I have and all that I am. Will you love me less for loving you too much?

2 Corinthians 6:10

and we are always happy, even in times of suffering. Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy.

Ephesians 1:23

The church is Christ's body and is filled with Christ who completely fills everything.

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:13

That's why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honor to you.

Philippians 3:10

All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised him to life. I want to suffer and die as he did,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, which is the church. He is the very beginning, the first to be raised from death, so that he would be above all others.

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.