Colossians 1:24-29

GOD’S WORD Translation

Paul Describes His Work

²⁴ I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church. ²⁵ I became a servant of the church when God gave me the work of telling you his entire message. ²⁶ In the past God hid this mystery, but now he has revealed it to his people. ²⁷ God wanted his people throughout the world to know the glorious riches of this mystery—which is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory.

²⁸ We spread the message about Christ as we instruct and teach everyone with all the wisdom there is. We want to present everyone as mature Christian people. ²⁹ I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.