24 Paul’s Work for the Church I am happy in my sufferings for you. There are many things that Christ must still suffer through his body, the church. I am accepting my part of these things that must be suffered. I accept these sufferings in my body. I suffer for his body, the church.

25 I became a servant of the church because God gave me a special work to do that helps you. My work is to tell fully the teaching of God.

26 This teaching is the secret truth that was hidden since the beginning of time. It was hidden from everyone, but now it is made known to God’s holy people.