Colossians 1:25 Meaning
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;
Context Explained
23If 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;
24Who 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:
25Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
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Related Cross References
Ephesians 3:7
Both verses discuss Paul’s role as a minister of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 4:1
This verse emphasizes the role of ministers as stewards of God's mysteries.
2 Timothy 1:11
Paul describes his calling as a preacher and teacher, similar to his role in Colossians.
Source: Colossians 1:25