1 Thessalonians 3:3
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3 (A)that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that (B)we are appointed to this.
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Acts 14:22
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22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, (A)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, (B)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
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Romans 5:3
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3 And not only that, but (A)we also glory in tribulations, (B)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance;
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- Romans 5:3 endurance
1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 (A)Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing (B)that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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Acts 21:13
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13 Then Paul answered, (A)“What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Acts 9:16
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16 For (A)I will show him how many things he must suffer for My (B)name’s sake.”
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John 16:33
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33 These things I have spoken to you, that (A)in Me you may have peace. (B)In the world you [a]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, (C)I have overcome the world.”
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- John 16:33 NU, M omit will
1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For (A)God did not appoint us to wrath, (B)but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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1 Corinthians 4:9
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9 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a (A)spectacle [a]to the world, both to angels and to men.
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- 1 Corinthians 4:9 Lit. theater
Matthew 10:16-18
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Persecutions Are Coming(A)
16 (B)“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. (C)Therefore be wise as serpents and (D)harmless[a] as doves. 17 But beware of men, for (E)they will deliver you up to councils and (F)scourge you in their synagogues. 18 (G)You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
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- Matthew 10:16 innocent
Colossians 1:23
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23 if indeed you continue (A)in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are (B)not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, (C)which was preached to every creature under heaven, (D)of which I, Paul, became a minister.
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 (A)Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, (B)which is your glory.
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Acts 2:25
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25 For David says concerning Him:
(A)‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face,
For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.
John 16:2
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2 (A)They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming (B)that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.
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John 15:19-21
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19 (A)If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet (B)because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you, (C)‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. (D)If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. 21 But (E)all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
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Luke 21:12
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12 (A)But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and (B)prisons. (C)You will be brought before kings and rulers (D)for My name’s sake.
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Matthew 24:9-10
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9 (A)“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.
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Psalm 112:6
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6 Surely he will never be shaken;
(A)The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
1 Peter 4:12-14
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice (A)to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (B)when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are [a]reproached for the name of Christ, (C)blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [b]On their part He is blasphemed, (D)but on your part He is glorified.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
- 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
1 Peter 2:21
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21 For (A)to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for [a]us, (B)leaving [b]us an example, that you should follow His steps:
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- 1 Peter 2:21 NU you
- 1 Peter 2:21 NU, M you
2 Timothy 1:8
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel
8 (A)Therefore do not be ashamed of (B)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me (C)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,
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2 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 so that (A)we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God (B)for your patience and faith (C)in all your persecutions and [a]tribulations that you endure,
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 afflictions
Acts 20:23-24
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23 except that (A)the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. 24 [a]But (B)none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, (C)so that I may finish my [b]race with joy, (D)and the ministry (E)which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
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- Acts 20:24 NU But I do not count my life of any value or dear to myself
- Acts 20:24 course
Revelation 2:13
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13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
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Revelation 2:10
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10 (A)Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. (B)Be faithful until death, and I will give you (C)the crown of life.
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