Colossians 1:24

Authorized King James Version

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#2
χαίρω
G5463
rejoice
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#3
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
παθήμασιν
G3804
sufferings
something undergone, i.e., hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
#6
μου
G3450
my
of me
#7
ὑπὲρ
G5228
for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#8
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἀνταναπληρῶ
G466
fill up
to supplement
#11
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ὑστερήματα
G5303
that which is behind
a deficit; specially, poverty
#13
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θλίψεων
G2347
of the afflictions
pressure (literally or figuratively)
#15
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
Χριστοῦ
G5547
of Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
σαρκί
G4561
flesh
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
#20
μου
G3450
my
of me
#21
ὑπὲρ
G5228
for
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
σώματος
G4983
body's
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
#24
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#25
ὅ
G3739
Who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#26
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#27
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
ἐκκλησία
G1577
the church
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Colossians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection