Bible Question:
Col 1:24 What exactly is Paul saying here? Is he solely speaking of his afflictions for spreading the Gospel, or in a more global sense, which he would be saying that without us choosing to follow Christ, His power is unable to save us? I realize that he specifically speaks to spreading the Gospel and that Paul is experiencing the added sufferings to carry this message to the world. I am just wondering if the other point might be made here also? Thanx |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Col 1:24 ... context vv 21ff ... Verse 24 says "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions." Because they were aliens, Paul went to them to preach to gospel. He did suffer. Christ paid it all and his "filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions" was Paul being filled up with His afflications in his added sufferings. Hope this helps, Seracher |