What does Paul's great struggle and burden for believers he has never met teach us about Christian care and concern for others?

Paul says he has a great struggle and burden for believers he has never met.

Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,

Colossians 1:24 - 2:5

ESV - 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. ²⁵ Of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known.

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