Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church: rejoice. Matthew 5:11,12 Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: . . . Acts 5:41 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus. Romans 5:3 And not only so: but we glory also in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my confidence for you: great is my glorying for you. I am filled with comfort: I exceedingly abound with joy in all our tribulation. Ephesians 3:1,13 For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles: . . . Philippians 2:17,18 Yea, and if I be made a victim upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and congratulate with you all. . . . James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations: fill. 2 Corinthians 1:5-8 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us: so also by Christ doth our comfort abound. . . . 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 In all things we suffer tribulation: but are not distressed. We are straitened: but are not destitute. . . . 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 They are the ministers of Christ (I speak as one less wise): I am more; in many more labours, in prisons more frequently, in stripes above measure, in deaths often. . . . Philippians 3:10 That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings: being made conformable to his death, 2 Timothy 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but labour with the gospel, according to the power of God. 2 Timothy 2:9,10 Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound. . . . for. Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he may hold the primacy: Ephesians 1:23 Which is his body and the fulness of him who is filled all in all. Context Paul's Suffering for the Church23If so ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and immoveable from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, which is preached in all the creation that is under heaven: whereof I Paul am made a minister. 24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church: 25Whereof I am made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I may fulfil the word of God:… Cross References Romans 8:17 And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God and joint heirs with Christ: yet so, if we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and members of member. 2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us: so also by Christ doth our comfort abound. 2 Corinthians 6:10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: as needy, yet enriching many: as having nothing and possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 12:15 But I most gladly will spend and be spent myself for your souls: although loving you more, I be loved less. Ephesians 1:23 Which is his body and the fulness of him who is filled all in all. Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be made a victim upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and congratulate with you all. Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he may hold the primacy: 2 Timothy 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but labour with the gospel, according to the power of God. 2 Timothy 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. Lexicon NowΝῦν (Nyn) Adverb Strong's Greek 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. I rejoice χαίρω (chairō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [my] τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sufferings παθήμασιν (pathēmasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3804: From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence. for you, ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's Greek 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. I fill up ἀνταναπληρῶ (antanaplērō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 466: To fill up in place of someone else, complete, supply. From anti and anapleroo; to supplement. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. flesh σαρκί (sarki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. what τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is lacking ὑστερήματα (hysterēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 5303: From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. in regard to τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ’s Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. afflictions θλίψεων (thlipseōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. for the sake of ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's Greek 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. body, σώματος (sōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. which ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3739: Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church. ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. Additional Translations Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. Now I rejoice in the sufferings for you, and I am filling up in my flesh that which is lacking of the tribulations of Christ for His body, which is the church, Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church; Now, I rejoice in sufferings for you, and I fill up that which is behind of the tribulations of Christ in my flesh, for his body, which is the assembly; Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church; Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Now I can find joy amid my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my own person whatever is lacking in Christ's afflictions on behalf of His Body, the Church. Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly; I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and do fill up the things lacking of the tribulations of the Christ in my flesh for his body, which is the assembly, Jump to Previous Afflictions Amid Assembly Behalf Body Body's Christ Christ's Church Complete Fill Filling Find Flesh Joy Lacking Needed Pain Part Regard Rejoice Sake Salvation Share Sorrows Sufferings Undergo WhateverJump to Next Afflictions Amid Assembly Behalf Body Body's Christ Christ's Church Complete Fill Filling Find Flesh Joy Lacking Needed Pain Part Regard Rejoice Sake Salvation Share Sorrows Sufferings Undergo WhateverExternal Links Colossians 1:24 NIVColossians 1:24 NLT Colossians 1:24 ESV Colossians 1:24 NASB Colossians 1:24 ASV Colossians 1:24 Bible Apps Colossians 1:24 Biblia Paralela Colossians 1:24 Chinese Bible Colossians 1:24 French Bible Colossians 1:24 German Bible Alphabetical: afflictions and behalf body Christ's church do fill filling flesh for his I in is lacking my Now of on regard rejoice sake share still suffered sufferings the to up was what which you your NT Letters: Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings (Coloss. 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