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Colossians 1:23-25
International Standard Version
Colossians 1:23-25
International Standard Version
23 However, you must remain firmly established and steadfast in the faith, without being moved from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.[a]
Paul’s Service in the Church
24 Now I am rejoicing while suffering for you as I complete in my flesh whatever remains of the Messiah’s[b] sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church. 25 I became its servant[c] as God commissioned me to work for you, so that I may complete my ministry of[d] the word of God.
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- Colossians 1:23 Or minister
- Colossians 1:24 Or Christ’s
- Colossians 1:25 Or minister
- Colossians 1:25 The Gk. lacks the ministry of
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