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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. |
Bible Question:
Excellent observations, Makarios! So, I'm wondering about your qualification of suffering that is done "in His name": Are you referring to the practice of consciously "offering up" our trials in prayer as part of becoming a "living sacrifice" (Rom 12:1)? Or do our sufferings become sanctified through Him regardless? Perhaps the Holy Spirit offers them on our behalf, even when we do not consciously do so ourselves? --Cheryl |
Bible Answer: Greetings Cheryl! I believe that our sufferings as Christians become sanctified through Him regardless, even as we pray for the individual and for the situation at hand. We know that God notices all of our righteous deeds, and that we will receive the greater glory by offering up our suffering to God in prayer rather than to make a show of it in response to our pride or to win other's sympathy. But I say this without trying to diminish the importance of continually praying to God for all things, and to keep in a constant state of prayerfulness. Blessings to you, Makarios |