Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
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: The lessons of suffering |
Bible Note: I'm sorry if you find the thread overlong, Searcher, but I just don't think things are always so black-and-white. For example, I stayed with an abusive man for seven years because I thought it was my duty as a Christian, and that God would hold me to my vows no matter how bad the situation became. In your viewpoint, this wouldn't fall into the category of suffering "for His sake," but I disagree. My examples were intended to cover a broad range of circumstances, to get as many thoughts and ideas as possible on this subject. I have seen people counseled, in almost every type of difficulty imaginable, to "offer it up to the Lord," and to bear their trials patiently "for His sake." I was wondering whether this advice could really be applied so broadly, or whether there are situations that can't be offered up this way. --Cheryl |