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Col 1:24. Νῦν, now) This is in antithesis to from (since) the day that, Col 1:9.-καὶ, and) This is to be explained thus: in my sufferings, in which I fill up in turn. And is used as but,[2] Eph 5:27.-ἀνταναπληρῶ, I fill up in turn) The measure of sufferings was fixed, which the whole Church must endure. The more of them therefore that Paul endured (drained out), the less is left for himself and others; the communion of saints produces this effect. [While the measure of sufferings destined for Paul was filling up, the Gentiles attained to the full communion (participation) of the Gospel.-V. g.] Hence the Papists infer the doctrine of merit in behalf of others, as very many errors in their system have sprung from a subtle (nice and profound) truth, received without discrimination.-ὑπὲρ, for) Eph 3:1, note.
[2] Not having spot, etc.-BUT that it should be holy, for, but holy.-ED.