Paul’s Work for the Church 24 I  am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the  sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.25 God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you.26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people. 27 For  God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you  Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives  you assurance of sharing his glory.

Colossians 1:24-27