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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: Cheryl, I've read the thread. I don't know a Bible passage that says to seek suffering. We know it will come (1 Pet 2:20, et. al.) I believe the answer of suffering lies in the motive. -Do you do something to be noticed? -Do you think if you suffer, it will change you or God? -If called to go into danger, do we go because we may (will) suffer, or because He wants us to preach the Gospel. Just my thought, Searcher |