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NASB | Colossians 1:24 ¶ 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 1:24 ¶ Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf. And with my own body I supplement whatever is lacking [on our part] of Christ's afflictions, on behalf of His body, which is the church. |
Subject: Does it include all suffering? |
Bible Note: Greetings again Cheryl, There was one other point that I forgot to add.. All suffering that is done in His name (by Christians) is that which is covered by Him and is part of His afflictions. The sufferings of those who do evil and the consequences of the sins of the unsaved are not part of His afflictions and are not covered by Christ, since they are not children of God. However, when a person does become saved and is then a child of God, then Christ's blood and atonement covers over all of their past sin! And then they also take part in suffering for His name. Blessings to you, Makarios |