Col 1:25 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 25. Whereof I am made a minister ] Having received especial commission from God to preach salvation to the Gentiles. According to the dispensation ] κατατηνοικονομιαν. According to the Gospel economy or institution ; the scheme or plan of salvation by Christ crucified. To fulfil the word of God ] The Greek πληρωσαιθονλογοντου θεου may be translated, fully to preach the doctrine of God . See , and the note there. Were we to take the word in its common meaning, it might signify to accomplish the purpose of God, as predicted by the prophets.

‏ Colossians 1:25

Verse 25. Whereof I am made a minister] Having received especial commission from God to preach salvation to the Gentiles.

According to the dispensation] κατατηνοικονομιαν. According to the Gospel economy or institution; the scheme or plan of salvation by Christ crucified.

To fulfil the word of God] The Greek πληρωσαιθονλογοντου θεου may be translated, fully to preach the doctrine of God. See Ro 15:19, and the note there. Were we to take the word in its common meaning, it might signify to accomplish the purpose of God, as predicted by the prophets.