1 Peter 1:6-7
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6 (A)In this you greatly rejoice, though now (B)for a little while, if need be, (C)you have been [a]grieved by various trials, 7 that (D)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though (E)it is tested by fire, (F)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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- 1 Peter 1:6 distressed
Hebrews 12:6
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6 For (A)whom the Lord loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”
Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if you are without chastening, (A)of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.
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1 Peter 4:1-2
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Christ’s Example to Be Followed
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered [a]for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, (A)but for the will of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:1 NU omits for us
2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Yes, and (A)all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
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