Colossians 1:24

Modern English Version

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church.

Cross References

Mark 10:39

They said to Him, “We can.” Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.

Acts 5:41

Then they departed from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.

Romans 5:3

Not only so, but we also boast in tribulation, knowing that tribulation produces patience,

Romans 8:17

and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ and members individually.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

2 Corinthians 6:10

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

2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my boldness of speech toward you; great is my boasting of you. I am filled with comfort, and I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.

Ephesians 1:23

which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all things in all ways.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:13

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Philippians 3:10

to know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things He may have the preeminence.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner. But share in the sufferings of the gospel by the power of God,

James 1:2

My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations,