Colossians 1:24

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I’m joyful because of what I’m suffering for you. My suffering continues the sufferings of Christ for his body, which is the church.

Cross References

Romans 5:3

We’re full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. And that’s not all. We’re full of joy even when we suffer.

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord, and don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.

Philippians 3:10

I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead and what it means to join him in his sufferings. I want to become like him in his death

2 Corinthians 7:4

I’ve spoken to you very honestly. I’m very proud of you. I’m truly encouraged; even with all of our troubles, I’m overflowing with joy.

Ephesians 3:13

So here’s what I’m asking you to do: Don’t be discouraged that I’m suffering for you, because these sufferings are actually an honor for you.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, think of it as pure joy when you face all kinds of trouble.

Colossians 1:18

and he is the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning, the first to be raised from the dead. That happened so that he would be far above everything.

Acts 5:41

The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am in prison because of my work on behalf of you Gentiles. That’s how I’m serving Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:23

The church is Christ’s body, and he fills it as he fills everything in every way.

Romans 8:17

And since we are his children, we’re going to inherit everything that Christ will also inherit. But we must share in his sufferings if we also want to share in his glory.

1 Corinthians 12:27

You are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

2 Corinthians 6:10

We’re often distressed, but we’re always full of joy. We’re poor, but we make many people rich. We own nothing, but we never lack anything.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I’ll be very happy to spend everything I have for you. I will even spend myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

Mark 10:39

“We can,” they answered. Jesus told them, “You will drink the cup that I drink, and you will go through the baptism that I go through.