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1 Thessalonians 3:3
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1 Thessalonians 3:3
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3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
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1 Thessalonians 3:3
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1 Thessalonians 3:3
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3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.(A) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.(B)
Acts 14:22
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Acts 14:22
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22 where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.
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Acts 14:22
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Acts 14:22
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22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.(A) “We must go through many hardships(B) to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Romans 5:3
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Romans 5:3
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3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
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Romans 5:3
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Romans 5:3
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3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B)
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- Romans 5:3 Or let us
1 Corinthians 15:58
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1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
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1 Corinthians 15:58
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1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,(A) because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.(B)
Acts 21:13
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Acts 21:13
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13 But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”
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Acts 21:13
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Acts 21:13
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13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die(A) in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”(B)
Acts 9:16
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Acts 9:16
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16 And I will show him how much he must suffer for my name’s sake.”
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Acts 9:16
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Acts 9:16
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16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”(A)
John 16:33
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John 16:33
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33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
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John 16:33
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John 16:33
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33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.(A) In this world you will have trouble.(B) But take heart! I have overcome(C) the world.”
1 Thessalonians 5:9
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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(A) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(B)
1 Corinthians 4:9
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1 Corinthians 4:9
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9 Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor’s parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world—to people and angels alike.
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1 Corinthians 4:9
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1 Corinthians 4:9
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9 For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die(A) in the arena. We have been made a spectacle(B) to the whole universe, to angels as well as to human beings.
Matthew 10:16-18
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Matthew 10:16-18
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16 “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. 17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me.[a]
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- 10:18 Or But this will be your testimony against the rulers and other unbelievers.
Matthew 10:16-18
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Matthew 10:16-18
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16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.(A) Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.(B) 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils(C) and be flogged in the synagogues.(D) 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings(E) as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Colossians 1:23
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Colossians 1:23
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23 But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good News has been preached all over the world, and I, Paul, have been appointed as God’s servant to proclaim it.
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Colossians 1:23
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Colossians 1:23
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Ephesians 3:13
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
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Ephesians 3:13
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Acts 2:25
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Acts 2:25
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25 King David said this about him:
‘I see that the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
Acts 2:25
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Acts 2:25
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25 David said about him:
“‘I saw the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
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