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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:
Hi meusing, You say, "An abusive relationship is an attack on us, not a cross to be born." But is not all persecution an attack, and still a cross to be borne? Do you draw a distinction between attacks stemming directly from our profession of faith, and all other attacks? --Cheryl |
Bible Answer: Yes, Attacks on us because of our profession of faith are different than other attacks simply because the first are from the enemy of God. The cross that we each bear is the body (old habit of sin) that is to be crucified so we can live the victorious life identified with the resurrecion life of Christ. Attacks of the enemy are designed to try to make us deny God, or focus on ourself and circumstances so much we forget that God said that He would be with us and that we should trust in Him. Other sufferings are just part of our living in a fallen world. Our focus is to be on Christ who is overcomer and in Him we also are overcomers. Look athe those who have cronic pain and still use the time in bed to interceed with God for others ect. I hope I am clear. That is why I like quoteing those who can say things better that this dyslectic fisherman. |