KJV ORIGINAL
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;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I became a minister of this gospel because God gave me a specific job to do for you — to deliver his complete message.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God handpicked Paul to make sure you got the full story.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter to the Colossians was written by Paul to the Christian community in Colossae around 60-62 CE. It was written to counter false teachings that diminished the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ, which were influencing the Colossian believers.
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