Colossians 1:18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
18 He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he[a] might be pre-eminent.
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- 1.18 His human nature.
Colossians 1:18
New King James Version
18 And (A)He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, (B)the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
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Colossians 1:24
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Paul’s Interest in the Colossians
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking[a] in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,
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- 1.24 what is lacking: Christ’s sufferings were, of course, sufficient for our redemption, but all of us may add ours to his, in order that the fruits of his redemption be applied to the souls of men.
Colossians 1:24
New King James Version
Sacrificial Service for Christ
24 (A)I now rejoice in my sufferings (B)for you, and fill up in my flesh (C)what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for (D)the sake of His body, which is the church,
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