Colossians 1:24-29

Colossians 1:24-29

[24] Who  now  rejoice  in  sufferings  for  and  fill up  that which is behind  of the afflictions  of Christ  in  flesh  his  body's  sake,  the church:  [25] Whereof  am made  a minister,  according to  the dispensation  of God  which  is given  for  to fulfil  the word  of God;  [26] Even the mystery  which  hath been hid  from  ages  and  from  generations,  but  is made manifest  to his  saints:  [27] To whom  God  would  make known  what  is the riches  of the glory  mystery  among  the Gentiles;  which  Christ  in  the hope  of glory:  [28] Whom  preach,  warning  every  man,  and  teaching  every  man  in  all  wisdom;  that  we may present  every  man  perfect  in  Christ  [29] Whereunto  also  labour,  striving  according to  his  working,  which  worketh  in 

What does Colossians 1:24-29 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul had received a unique function to fulfill in the body of Christ. He ministered the gospel of reconciliation to unevangelized Gentiles primarily ( Colossians 1:25). He explained his ministry to his readers so they would appreciate the reconciling work of God more deeply and to stimulate them to press on to maturity.