Colossians 1:25 “I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim t…”

Colossians 1:25

I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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;

World English Bible

of which I was made a servant according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you to fulfill the word of God,

American Standard Version

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,

Geneva Bible 1599

Whereof I am a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is giuen mee vnto you ward, to fulfill the word of God,

Darby Translation

of which I became minister, according to the dispensation of God which [is] given me towards you to complete the word of God,

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Bible in Basic English

Of which I became a servant by the purpose of God which was given to me for you, to give effect to the word of God,

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Cross references

“I am”

Colossians 1:23 1 Thessalonians 3:2 1 Timothy 4:6

Colossians 1:23 · BSB

if 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 3:2 · BSB

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Timothy 4:6 · BSB

By 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.

“according”

Ephesians 3:2 1 Corinthians 9:17 Romans 15:15–18 Galatians 2:7 Galatians 2:8

Ephesians 3:2 · BSB

Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,

1 Corinthians 9:17 · BSB

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

Romans 15:15–18 · BSB

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

Galatians 2:7 · BSB

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

Galatians 2:8 · BSB

For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.

“to fulfil”

2 Timothy 4:2–5 Romans 15:19

2 Timothy 4:2–5 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Romans 15:19 · BSB

by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

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