Subject: Col 1:24 What is he saying exactly? |
Bible Note: Another excellent answer Jesusman! Zondervan's NASB Study Bible supports what you have written.. "..filling up what is lacking. Does not mean that there was a deficiency in the atoning sacrifice of Christ. Rather, it means that Paul suffered afflictions because he was preaching the good news of Christ's atonement. Christ suffered on the cross to atone for sin, and Paul filled up Christ's afflictions by experiencing the added sufferings necessary to carry this good news to a lost world." - Nolan |