1 Peter 4:12-13

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Suffering as a Christian

¹²Beloved, do not be surprised at ^(A)the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. ¹³But rejoice ^(B)insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad ^(C)when his glory is revealed.

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James 1:2-4

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Testing of Your Faith

²^(A)Count it all joy, my brothers,^[a] when you meet trials ^(B)of various kinds, ³for you know that ^(C)the testing of your faith ^(D)produces steadfastness. ⁴And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be ^(E)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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Footnotes

James 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 16, 19

Proverbs 3:5-6

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⁵^(A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and ^(B)do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶In all your ways ^(C)acknowledge him,
and he ^(D)will make straight your paths.