Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— New Living Translation God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you. English Standard Version 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, Berean Standard Bible I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, Berean Literal Bible of which I became a minister according to the administration of God having been given me toward you, to complete the word of God, King James Bible 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; New King James Version of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, New American Standard Bible I was made a minister of this church according to the commission from God granted to me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, NASB 1995 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, NASB 1977 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, Legacy Standard Bible of which I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God given to me for you, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, Amplified Bible In this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship which God entrusted to me for your sake, so that I might make the word of God fully known [among you]— Christian Standard Bible I have become its servant, according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, Holman Christian Standard Bible I have become its servant, according to God’s administration that was given to me for you, to make God’s message fully known, 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, Contemporary English Version God's plan was to make me a servant of his church and to send me to preach his complete message to you. English Revised Version whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfill the word of God, GOD'S WORD® Translation I became a servant of the church when God gave me the work of telling you his entire message. Good News Translation And I have been made a servant of the church by God, who gave me this task to perform for your good. It is the task of fully proclaiming his message, International Standard Version I became its servant as God commissioned me to work for you, so that I may complete my ministry of the word of God. Majority Standard Bible I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, NET Bible I became a servant of the church according to the stewardship from God--given to me for you--in order to complete the word of God, New Heart 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, Webster's Bible Translation Of which I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God; Weymouth New Testament I have been appointed to serve the Church in the position of responsibility entrusted to me by God for your benefit, so that I may fully deliver God's Message-- 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, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionof which I became a servant according to the dispensation of God, that was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, Berean Literal Bible of which I became a minister according to the administration of God having been given me toward 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, Smith's Literal Translation Of which I was a servant, according to the stewardship of God, given to me for you, to complete the word of God; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhereof I am made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I may fulfil the word of God: Catholic Public Domain Version For I have become a minister of the Church, according to the dispensation of God that has been given to me among you, so that I may fulfill the Word of God, New American Bible of which I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God, New Revised Standard Version I became its servant according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor which I became a minister, according to the dispensation of God which has been given to me for you, fully to preach the word of God everywhere; Aramaic Bible in Plain English Of which I am a Minister, according to the administration of God which is given to me among you, that I would fulfill the word of God, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentof which I was made a minister according to the commission from God, which was given to me for you, that I might fully preach the word of God, Godbey New Testament whose minister I became, according to the economy of God which was given to me unto you, to fulfill the word of God, Haweis New Testament of which I am a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the ministry of the word of God? Mace New Testament of which I have been established a minister, according to the charge which God has given me to preach his gospel faithfully among you. --- Weymouth New Testament I have been appointed to serve the Church in the position of responsibility entrusted to me by God for your benefit, so that I may fully deliver God's Message-- Worrell New Testament of which I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, Worsley New Testament Of which I was made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I might fully declare the word of God: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Suffering for the Church24Now 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. 25I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, 26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.… Cross References Ephesians 3:2-7 Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, / that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. / In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, ... 1 Corinthians 9:17 If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. 2 Corinthians 3:6 And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Timothy 1:11-12 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. / I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. 2 Timothy 1:11 to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Ephesians 1:9-10 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ / as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ... 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. Treasury of Scripture Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God; I am. Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 1 Timothy 4:6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. according. Romans 15:15-18 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, … 1 Corinthians 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. Galatians 2:7,8 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; … to fulfil. Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 2 Timothy 4:2-5 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine… Jump to Previous Appointed Benefit Bestowed Carry Church Commission Complete Deliver Dispensation Divine Effect Entrusted Fulfil Fulfill Fully God's Message Minister Ministrant Office Position Preaching Present Purpose Responsibility Servant Serve Stewardship Towards Whereof WordJump to Next Appointed Benefit Bestowed Carry Church Commission Complete Deliver Dispensation Divine Effect Entrusted Fulfil Fulfill Fully God's Message Minister Ministrant Office Position Preaching Present Purpose Responsibility Servant Serve Stewardship Towards Whereof WordColossians 1 1. After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;7. confirms the doctrine of Epaphras; 9. prays further for their increase in grace; 14. describes the supremacy of Christ; 21. encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry. I became its servant The phrase "I became its servant" reflects the Apostle Paul's deep sense of duty and humility. The Greek word for "servant" here is "διάκονος" (diakonos), which is often translated as "minister" or "deacon." This term implies a role of service and dedication, emphasizing Paul's commitment to the church and the gospel. Historically, this reflects the early Christian understanding of leadership as service, contrasting with the secular view of authority as power. Paul sees himself as a servant to the church, highlighting the Christian call to serve others selflessly. by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God The dispensation of God.--See Ephesians 3:2-9, and Notes there. The reference is to his peculiar "Apostleship of the Gentiles." To fulfil.--The marginal reading and reference to Romans 15:19 give the explanation of the word, "fully to preach the Word of God"--to be a messenger of the perfect revelation, which had now unfolded what was previously a hidden "mystery." Verse 25. - Of which I became a minister (2 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 6:3-10; 2 Corinthians 11:28, 29; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-4). His sufferings are, therefore, matter of duty, as well as of joy. As the Church's minister, he is bound to toil and to suffer in whatever way her welfare requires. Elsewhere he styles himself "minister of the gospel" (ver 23; Ephesians 3:7), "of God," "of Christ," "of a new covenant" (2 Corinthians 3:6). (On "minister," see note, ver. 7. According to the stewardship of God, that was given me to you-ward (Ephesians 3:1-13; 1 Corinthians 4:1-4; 1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Timothy 1:4, R.V.; 1 Timothy 3:15; Luke 12:42; Luke 16:2-4; Hebrews 3:2-6; 1 Peter 4:10). Οἰκονομία ("economy") is first "house-management," then "administration" generally the οἰκόνομος ("house-steward") was a confidential upper servant, frequently a slave, who controlled the general arrangements of a large establishment, and was responsible immediately to the master. Such an office the apostle holds, along with others (1 Corinthians 4:1), in the Church, "the house of God" (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Timothy 3:15; 2 Timothy 2:20: this conception, like that of "the body of Christ" - comp. note on ver. 18 - is fully developed only in the later Epistles). In this office he "administers the gospel" (1 Corinthians 9:17, 18), "the grace of God" (Ephesians 3:2; 1 Peter 4:10), and here more especially "the mystery" of vers. 26, 27 (comp. Ephesians 3:9, R.V.). In Ephesians 1:10 and Ephesians 3:2, the οἰκονομία is referred to God himself, the supreme Dispenser in his own house. This office "was given" him, and specifically as "toward the Gentiles" (for "you" points to the Colossians as Gentiles, vers. 24, 27, notes; Ephesians 3:1, 2; Romans 11:13), when he first became a servant of Christ (Acts 9:15; Acts 22:21; Acts 26:16-18; Galatians 1:15, 16; 1 Timothy 1:11-15; Romans 15:15, 16). Some interpreters connect "to you-ward" with the word "fulfil," but less suitably (comp. Ephesians 3:2; Romans 15:16). To fulfil the word of God (Romans 15:16-19; Romans 16:25, 26). "To fulfil" (see vers. 9, 24, and "fulness," ver. 19; also Colossians 2:9, 10; Colossians 4:12) is either "to complete," to give full development and extension to the gospel message (vers. 5, 6; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; Romans 15:19; Acts 20:20, 21, 27); or "to accomplish" the prophetic word (Romans 9:24-26; Romans 15:8 - 12; Acts 15:15-17), as in Acts 13:27, and frequently in the Gospels. This verb πληρόω, however, is not used by St. Paul elsewhere in the latter sense, and the former precisely suits the context (compare parallels from Romans). Other interpretations - "to preach abundantly," "to continue Christ's preaching" (Ephesians 2:17; Hebrews 2:3), "to execute the Divine commission" - miss the sense of the verb. The word which it is the object of the apostle's ministry to fulfil, and in regard to which he had a special stewardship, is none other than -Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Iἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. became ἐγενόμην (egenomēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. its ἧς (hēs) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. servant διάκονος (diakonos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1249: Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. by κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. commission οἰκονομίαν (oikonomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3622: Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a 'economy'. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. gave δοθεῖσάν (dotheisan) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to fully proclaim πληρῶσαι (plērōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links Colossians 1:25 NIVColossians 1:25 NLT Colossians 1:25 ESV Colossians 1:25 NASB Colossians 1:25 KJV Colossians 1:25 BibleApps.com Colossians 1:25 Biblia Paralela Colossians 1:25 Chinese Bible Colossians 1:25 French Bible Colossians 1:25 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Colossians 1:25 Of which I was made a servant (Coloss. Col Co) |
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