1 Corinthians 4:12
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12 and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;(A)
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1 Peter 3:9
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9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing.(A)
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1 Peter 4:12-14
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Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.(A) 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory,[a] which is the Spirit of God,[b] is resting on you.[c](B)
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Romans 12:20
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20 Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.”
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Romans 12:14
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14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.(A)
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Acts 18:3
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3 and, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together—by trade they were tentmakers.(A)
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Luke 6:28
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28 bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.(A)
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Matthew 5:11
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11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[a] on my account.(A)
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- 5.11 Other ancient authorities lack falsely
1 Peter 3:14
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14 But even if you do suffer for doing what is right,[a] you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear,[b] and do not be intimidated,(A)
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1 Peter 2:23
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23 When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly.(A)
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Luke 23:34
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[[34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”]][a] And they cast lots to divide his clothing.(A)
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- 23.34 Other ancient authorities lack the sentence Then Jesus . . . what they are doing
Matthew 5:44
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44 But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(A)
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Acts 7:60
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60 Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.[a](A)
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- 7.60 Gk fell asleep
John 15:20
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20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘Slaves are not greater than their master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.(A)
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Jude 9
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9 But when the archangel Michael disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, he did not dare to bring a condemnation of slander[a] against him but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”(A)
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- 9 Or condemnation for blasphemy
1 Timothy 4:10
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10 For to this end we toil and suffer reproach,[a] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.(A)
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- 4.10 Other ancient authorities read struggle
2 Thessalonians 3:8
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8 and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 2:9
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9 You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters; we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.(A)
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1 Corinthians 9:6
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6 Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living?(A)
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Acts 20:34
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34 You know for yourselves that I worked with my own hands to support myself and my companions.(A)
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1 Peter 4:19
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19 Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust their lives to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good.
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