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Colossians 1:25 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Colossians 1:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 25 to related passages throughout the 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; to fulfil: or, fully to preach the word”
Colossians 1:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 1:25
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. Paul describes his apostolic calling using diakonos (διάκονος, "servant/minister"), the same word for deacons, emphasizing service over status. His ministry flows from divine appointment—"the dispensation of God" (tēn oikonomian tou theou, τὴν οἰκονομίαν τοῦ θεοῦ), literally "stewardship" or "management responsibility."God entrusted Paul with specific responsibility "for you"—ministry to Gentiles. This wasn't Paul's choice but divine assignment (Acts 9:15; Galatians 2:7-8...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 1:25
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“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:”
“grounded and steadfast”
“when they saw that I had been entrusted with the Good News for the uncircumcision”
“rebuke”
“our brother and God's servant in the Good News of Christ”
“as reminding you”
“you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus”
“I have a reward. But if not of my own will”