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1 Peter 4:16
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1 Peter 4:16
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16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this [a]matter.
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1 Peter 4:16
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1 Peter 4:16
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16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(A)
1 Peter 3:17-18
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1 Peter 3:17-18
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17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Christ’s Suffering and Ours
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring [a]us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
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- 1 Peter 3:18 NU, M you
1 Peter 3:17-18
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1 Peter 3:17-18
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James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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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) 3 because you know that the testing of your faith(B) produces perseverance.(C) 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(D) and complete, not lacking anything.
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- 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.
Philippians 1:29
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Philippians 1:29
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29 For to you (A)it has been granted on behalf of Christ, (B)not only to believe in Him, but also to (C)suffer for His sake,
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Philippians 1:29
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Philippians 1:29
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29 For it has been granted to you(A) on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer(B) for him,
1 Peter 4:19
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1 Peter 4:19
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19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God (A)commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.
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1 Peter 4:19
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1 Peter 4:19
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19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will(A) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
2 Timothy 1:12
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2 Timothy 1:12
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12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, (A)for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
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2 Timothy 1:12
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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)
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 So they departed from the presence of the council, (A)rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for [a]His name.
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- Acts 5:41 NU the name; M the name of Jesus
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(A) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(B)
Philippians 1:20
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Philippians 1:20
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20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but (A)with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life (B)or by death.
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Philippians 1:20
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Philippians 1:20
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20 I eagerly expect(A) and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage(B) so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,(C) whether by life or by death.(D)
Ephesians 3:13-15
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Ephesians 3:13-15
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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.
Appreciation of the Mystery
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the (C)Father [a]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
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- Ephesians 3:14 NU omits of our Lord Jesus Christ
Ephesians 3:13-15
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Ephesians 3:13-15
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13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
A Prayer for the Ephesians
14 For this reason I kneel(A) before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name.
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- Ephesians 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).
Isaiah 50:7
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Isaiah 50:7
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7 “For the Lord God will help Me;
Therefore I will not be disgraced;
Therefore (A)I have set My face like a flint,
And I know that I will not be ashamed.
Isaiah 50:7
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Isaiah 50:7
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Romans 5:2-5
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Romans 5:2-5
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2 (A)through whom also we have access by faith into this grace (B)in which we stand, and (C)rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but (D)we also glory in tribulations, (E)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 (F)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope. 5 (G)Now hope does not disappoint, (H)because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
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- Romans 5:3 endurance
- Romans 5:4 approved character
Romans 5:2-5
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Romans 5:2-5
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2 through whom we have gained access(A) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.(B) And we[a] boast in the hope(C) of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[b] also glory in our sufferings,(D) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(E) 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope(F) does not put us to shame, because God’s love(G) has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,(H) who has been given to us.
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- Romans 5:2 Or let us
- Romans 5:3 Or let us
Hebrews 12:2-3
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Hebrews 12:2-3
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2 looking unto Jesus, the [a]author and [b]finisher of our faith, (A)who for the joy that was set before Him (B)endured the cross, despising the shame, and (C)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Discipline of God(D)
3 (E)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, (F)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
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- Hebrews 12:2 originator
- Hebrews 12:2 perfecter
Hebrews 12:2-3
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Hebrews 12:2-3
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2 fixing our eyes on Jesus,(A) the pioneer(B) and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,(C) scorning its shame,(D) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.(E) 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary(F) and lose heart.
Acts 26:28
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Acts 26:28
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28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
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Acts 26:28
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Acts 26:28
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28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”(A)
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