Proverbs 27:17
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17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
Hebrews 10:24
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24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,(A)
Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Job 4:3-4
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1 Samuel 23:16
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16 And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength(A) in God.
2 Timothy 2:3
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D)
2 Samuel 10:11-12
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11 Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. 12 Be strong,(A) and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”(B)
James 1:2
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Trials and Temptations
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,(A)
Footnotes
- James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.
2 Timothy 1:8
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8 So do not be ashamed(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(C) by the power of God.
2 Timothy 2:9-13
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9 for which I am suffering(A) even to the point of being chained(B) like a criminal. But God’s word(C) is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything(D) for the sake of the elect,(E) that they too may obtain the salvation(F) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.(G)
11 Here is a trustworthy saying:(H)
2 Timothy 1:12
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12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,(A) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard(B) what I have entrusted to him until that day.(C)
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