Why did Paul say, "I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake"? Colossians 1:24
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. The context is Colossians 1:24-2:5 ESV
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