1 Thessalonians 3:3
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3 so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.(A)
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Acts 14:22
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22 There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”(A)
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Romans 5:3
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3 And not only that, but we[a] also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,(A)
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- 5.3 Or let us
1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.(A)
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Acts 21:13
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13 Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”(A)
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Acts 9:16
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16 I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”(A)
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John 16:33
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33 I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”(A)
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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,(A)
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1 Corinthians 4:9
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9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, as though sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to humans.(A)
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Matthew 10:16-18
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Coming Persecutions
16 “I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.(A) 17 Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the gentiles.(B)
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Colossians 1:23
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23 provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature[a] under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.(A)
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- 1.23 Or in all creation
Ephesians 3:13
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13 I pray, therefore, that you[a] may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.
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- 3.13 Or I
Acts 2:25
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25 For David says concerning him,
‘I saw the Lord always before me,
for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken;(A)
John 16:2
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2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God.(A)
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John 15:19-21
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19 If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 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) 21 But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.(B)
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Luke 21:12
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12 “But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.(A)
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Matthew 24:9-10
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Persecutions Foretold
9 “Then they will hand you over to be tortured and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.(A) 10 Then many will fall away,[a] and they will betray one another and hate one another.(B)
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- 24.10 Or stumble
Psalm 112:6
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6 For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.(A)
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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1 Peter 2:21
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21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.(A)
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2 Timothy 1:8
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8 Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,(A)
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2 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.(A)
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Acts 20:23-24
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23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me.(A) 24 But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.(B)
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Revelation 2:13
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13 “I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me[a] even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.
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- 2.13 Or deny my faith
Revelation 2:10
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10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.(A)
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