Colossians 1:24, NIV: "Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church."

Colossians 1:24, NLT: "I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church."

In Colossians 1:23 Paul encourages believers to stand strong and immovable in what they know to be true about Jesus Christ. Paul says he is a servant sent to proclaim that Truth to every creature under heaven. 

And then he writes verse 24 and leaves us all scratching our heads. 

The interpretation of this verse is heavily disputed, particularly when Paul mentions "Christ’s afflictions."

What exactly is Paul saying here?

Listen now and find out!

xoxo,
 Julie Carruth
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