Colossians 1:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,”
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“I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;”
King James Version · Public Domain“whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the word of God,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“of which I--I did become a ministrant according to the dispensation of God, that was given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Colossians 1:25 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 15:15However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me
- 1 Corinthians 9:17If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
- Galatians 2:7On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
- Ephesians 3:2Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
- Colossians 1:23if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- 1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
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