Col 1:24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Col 1:24-2:5: 1:24–2:5 Paul considers his own role in the widespread preaching of the Good News (1:23 ). 1:24 I am participating in the sufferings of Christ (literally I am filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ ): While the redemptive suffering of Christ is unique and completely finished, Christ still suffers through his people in a world hostile to the message of redemption. Christ and his church will continue to suffer until God’s purposes in this world are complete (see also Mark 13:19-23 ; Rom 8:17-18 ; 1 Thes 3:3 ).

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dMark 13:19-23►

eRom 8:17-18►

f1 Thes 3:3►

‏ Colossians 1:24

Summary for Col 1:24-2:5: 1:24–2:5 ^a Paul considers his own role in the widespread preaching of the Good News (1:23 ^b). 1:24 ^c I am participating in the sufferings of Christ (literally I am filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ): While the redemptive suffering of Christ is unique and completely finished, Christ still suffers through his people in a world hostile to the message of redemption. Christ and his church will continue to suffer until God’s purposes in this world are complete (see also Mark 13:19-23 ^d; Rom 8:17-18 ^e; 1 Thes 3:3 ^f).