Colossians 1:24-29

24I 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.

25I became a servant of the church when God gave me the work of telling you his entire message.

26In the past God hid this mystery, but now he has revealed it to his people.

27God 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.

28We 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.

29I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.