24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh Iag Or representatively...fill updo my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lackingah Lit ofin Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church Iai Lit becamewas made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I mightaj Lit make full the word of Godfully carry out the preaching of the word of God, 26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to Hisak Or holy onessaints, 27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every manal Lit inwith all wisdom, so that we may present every manam Or perfectcomplete in Christ. 29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to Hisan Lit workingpower, whichao Lit in powermightily works within me. | |