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Colossians 1:23-25

23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

24 Paul’s Labor for the Church
Now I rejoice in what was suffered 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.

25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—

Cross References for Colossians 1:23-25

Ephesians 3:9 - and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:9

Deuteronomy 4:19 - And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars—all the heavenly array—... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:19

Psalms 19:6 - It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from i... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:6

Acts 11:23 - When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all t... Click to read the verse Acts 11:23 Click to read the verse Acts 11:23

Revelation 2:10 - Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10

Romans 15:16 - to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gosp... Click to read the verse Romans 15:16 Click to read the verse Romans 15:16

Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Click to read the verse Titus 2:11 Click to read the verse Titus 2:11

Titus 3:7 - so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal l... Click to read the verse Titus 3:7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:7

Hebrews 6:18 - God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18

1 Peter 1:5 - who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:5

Romans 8:22 - We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the... Click to read the verse Romans 8:22 Click to read the verse Romans 8:22

Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22

Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in... Click to read the verse Luke 14:23 Click to read the verse Luke 14:23

Hebrews 10:38 - But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38

1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated b... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Psalms 125:5 - But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel. Click to read the verse Psalms 125:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 125:5

John 15:16 - You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will l... Click to read the verse John 15:16 Click to read the verse John 15:16

Galatians 5:5 - But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:5

Luke 8:13 - Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have n... Click to read the verse Luke 8:13 Click to read the verse Luke 8:13

Matthew 26:13 - I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:13

Matthew 7:24-25 - “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise ma... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:24-25 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:24-25

John 8:30-32 - Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Click to read the verse John 8:30-32 Click to read the verse John 8:30-32

Acts 4:12 - Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by whic... Click to read the verse Acts 4:12 Click to read the verse Acts 4:12

Deuteronomy 2:25 - This very day I will begin to put the terror and fear of you on all the nations under heaven. T... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:25 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:25

Revelation 5:9 - And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

1 Kings 6:12 - “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and ke... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 6:12

Hebrews 3:6 - But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our co... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:6

Ephesians 4:16 - From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and build... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16

1 Thessalonians 5:8 - But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breas... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:8

Colossians 1:5-6 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5-6 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5-6

1 John 2:27 - As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to t... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:27 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:27

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

1 Corinthians 3:5 - What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5

Ephesians 2:21 - In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:21

Romans 5:5 - And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Hol... Click to read the verse Romans 5:5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:5

Hebrews 4:14 - Jesus the Great High Priest Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through t... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:14

2 Peter 2:18-22 - For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18-22 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:18-22

Hebrews 6:19 - We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary beh... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:19

Romans 10:18 - But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth,... Click to read the verse Romans 10:18 Click to read the verse Romans 10:18

Galatians 4:11 - I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:11

Matthew 28:19 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:19

1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone w... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:15

2 Corinthians 2:14 - But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spre... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:14

Acts 13:43 - When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed P... Click to read the verse Acts 13:43 Click to read the verse Acts 13:43

Hebrews 3:14 - We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14

Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give etern... Click to read the verse Romans 2:7 Click to read the verse Romans 2:7

Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do n... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9

John 8:31 - The Children of Abraham To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teachi... Click to read the verse John 8:31 Click to read the verse John 8:31

Ephesians 1:18 - I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:18

James 1:25 - But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do thi... Click to read the verse James 1:25 Click to read the verse James 1:25

2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:1

Hebrews 6:11 - We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:11

1 Corinthians 16:13 - Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:13

Zephaniah 1:6 - those who turn back from following the Lord and neither seek the Lord nor inquire of him. Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:6 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:6

Acts 20:24 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24

Hosea 6:3-4 - Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:3-4 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:3-4

John 15:6 - If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such bran... Click to read the verse John 15:6 Click to read the verse John 15:6

Acts 2:42 - The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fe... Click to read the verse Acts 2:42 Click to read the verse Acts 2:42

1 Timothy 1:12 - The Lord’s Grace to Paul I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he cons... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:12

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

1 Thessalonians 3:8 - For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8

John 15:9-10 - “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Click to read the verse John 15:9-10 Click to read the verse John 15:9-10

Colossians 2:7 - rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:7 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:7

Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in J... Click to read the verse Acts 1:8 Click to read the verse Acts 1:8

Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:10 Click to read the verse Luke 2:10

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Mark 16:15 - He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Click to read the verse Mark 16:15 Click to read the verse Mark 16:15

2 Corinthians 11:23 - Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23

Acts 16:13 - On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of... Click to read the verse Acts 16:13 Click to read the verse Acts 16:13

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasures in Jars of Clay Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1

Acts 1:25 - to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Click to read the verse Acts 1:25 Click to read the verse Acts 1:25

Luke 8:13-15 - Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have n... Click to read the verse Luke 8:13-15 Click to read the verse Luke 8:13-15

1 Thessalonians 3:3 - so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined fo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:3

Matthew 13:6 - But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:6

2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize tha... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:5

Revelation 5:13 - Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all ... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:13

2 Corinthians 5:18-20 - All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of r... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Ephesians 3:17 - so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and es... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17

Isaiah 62:2 - The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:2

Matthew 24:14 - And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nation... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:14

Titus 1:3 - and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me ... Click to read the verse Titus 1:3 Click to read the verse Titus 1:3

Lamentations 3:66 - Pursue them in anger and destroy them from under the heavens of the Lord. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:66 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:66

Romans 8:24 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:24 Click to read the verse Romans 8:24

Ephesians 3:7-8 - I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of hi... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:7-8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:7-8

Ezekiel 18:26 - If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it; because of... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:26 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:26

Mark 13:10 - And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Click to read the verse Mark 13:10 Click to read the verse Mark 13:10

Proverbs 8:4 - “To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:4

Colossians 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5

Revelation 14:6 - The Three Angels Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to pr... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:6 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:6

Luke 6:48 - He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a fl... Click to read the verse Luke 6:48 Click to read the verse Luke 6:48

Luke 13:29 - People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feas... Click to read the verse Luke 13:29 Click to read the verse Luke 13:29

Psalms 92:13-14 - planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. Click to read the verse Psalms 92:13-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 92:13-14

Isaiah 54:3 - For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:3

1 John 3:1-3 - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:1-3

Acts 26:16 - ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a... Click to read the verse Acts 26:16 Click to read the verse Acts 26:16

Matthew 24:13-14 - but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13-14 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:13-14

Galatians 5:7 - You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7

Colossians 1:6 - that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 3:5 - For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was af... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:5

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

1 Timothy 2:7 - And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not l... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7

John 15:4 - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in t... Click to read the verse John 15:4 Click to read the verse John 15:4

Acts 1:17 - he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” Click to read the verse Acts 1:17 Click to read the verse Acts 1:17

Acts 2:5 - Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Click to read the verse Acts 2:5 Click to read the verse Acts 2:5

Colossians 1:25 - I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in it... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25

2 Timothy 1:11-12 - And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:11-12 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:11-12

2 Timothy 4:5-6 - But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, disch... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5-6 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5-6

1 Corinthians 4:1-3 - Apostles of Christ So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-3