17 For (A)our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

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From Suffering to Glory

18 For I consider that (A)the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

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10 But [a]may the God of all grace, (A)who called [b]us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, [c]perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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  1. 1 Peter 5:10 NU the God of all grace,
  2. 1 Peter 5:10 NU, M you
  3. 1 Peter 5:10 NU will perfect

And not only that, but (A)we also glory in tribulations, (B)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; (C)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope. (D)Now hope does not disappoint, (E)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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  1. Romans 5:3 endurance
  2. Romans 5:4 approved character

Loving God Under Trials

12 (A)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive (B)the crown of life (C)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, (A)that we may be partakers of His holiness. 11 Now no [a]chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields (B)the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

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  1. Hebrews 12:11 discipline

(A)knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

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  1. James 1:3 endurance or perseverance
  2. James 1:4 mature

Serving for God’s Glory

But (A)the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

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(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, 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, (G)whom having not [b]seen you love. (H)Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

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  1. 1 Peter 1:6 distressed
  2. 1 Peter 1:8 M known

18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding (A)as in a mirror (B)the glory of the Lord, (C)are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as [a]by the Spirit of the Lord.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Or from the Lord, the Spirit

23 Are they ministers of Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: (A)in labors more abundant, (B)in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, (C)in deaths often. 24 From the Jews five times I received (D)forty (E)stripes minus one. 25 Three times I was (F)beaten with rods; (G)once I was stoned; three times I (H)was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, (I)in perils of my own countrymen, (J)in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 in weariness and toil, (K)in sleeplessness often, (L)in hunger and thirst, in (M)fastings often, in cold and nakedness— 28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: (N)my deep concern for all the churches.

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37 (A)Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

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eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;

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But as it is written:

(A)“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

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34 (A)Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, (B)who is even at the right hand of God, (C)who also makes intercession for us.

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71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.

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Glory to God

24 (A)Now to Him who is able to keep [a]you from stumbling,
And (B)to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,

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  1. Jude 1:24 M them

To Live Is Christ

19 For I know that (A)this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment;
(A)But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you,”
Says the Lord, your Redeemer.

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19 (A)Oh, how great is Your goodness,
Which You have laid up for those who fear You,
Which You have prepared for those who trust in You
In the presence of the sons of men!

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God’s Covenant with Abram(A)

15 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram (B)in a vision, saying, (C)“Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your (D)shield, [a]your exceedingly (E)great reward.”

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  1. Genesis 15:1 Or your reward shall be very great

Beloved, (A)now we are children of God; and (B)it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, (C)we shall be like Him, for (D)we shall see Him as He is.

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23 except that (A)the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.

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12 (A)Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for (B)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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For since the beginning of the world
(A)Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear,
Nor has the eye seen any God besides You,
Who acts for the one who waits for Him.

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