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Patristic A.D. 430 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Col 1:24

Severian of Gabala, on Col 1:24

Severian of Gabala · fl. c. A.D. 400
Col 1:24 · Douay-Rheims
“Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church:”
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“I fulfill what is lacking in the tribulations of Christ through my suffering, which is on your behalf. How so? Because in order to preach to you, I have had to suffer. Since Christ is the head of the body, tribulation will be generated through the word of truth for those who are in the church. These are naturally called the sufferings of Christ. .”
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