2 Corinthians 6:4
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4 But in all things we commend ourselves (A)as ministers of God: in much [a]patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
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- 2 Corinthians 6:4 endurance
2 Corinthians 12:10
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10 Therefore (A)I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. (B)For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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2 Corinthians 11:27
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27 in weariness and toil, (A)in sleeplessness often, (B)in hunger and thirst, in (C)fastings often, in cold and nakedness—
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2 Corinthians 4:8
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8 We are (A)hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
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Philippians 4:11-12
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11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, (A)to be content: 12 (B)I know how to [a]be abased, and I know how to [b]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
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- Philippians 4:12 live humbly
- Philippians 4:12 live in prosperity
1 Corinthians 4:11-12
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11 To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. 12 (A)And we labor, working with our own hands. (B)Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
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Romans 8:35-36
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35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written:
(A)“For Your sake we are killed all day long;
We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”
Romans 5:3-4
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3 And not only that, but (A)we also glory in tribulations, (B)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 (C)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope.
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- Romans 5:3 endurance
- Romans 5:4 approved character
2 Corinthians 12:12
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12 (A)Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and (B)wonders and mighty (C)deeds.
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2 Corinthians 3:6
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6 who also made us sufficient as (A)ministers of (B)the new covenant, not (C)of the letter but of the [a]Spirit; for (D)the letter kills, (E)but the Spirit gives life.
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- 2 Corinthians 3:6 Or spirit
1 Corinthians 3:5
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Watering, Working, Warning
5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but (A)ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one?
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Joel 2:17
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17 Let the priests, who minister to the Lord,
Weep (A)between the porch and the altar;
Let them say, (B)“Spare Your people, O Lord,
And do not give Your heritage to reproach,
That the nations should [a]rule over them.
(C)Why should they say among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’ ”
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- Joel 2:17 Or speak a proverb against them
Revelation 3:10
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10 Because you have kept [a]My command to persevere, (A)I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon (B)the whole world, to test those who dwell (C)on the earth.
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- Revelation 3:10 Lit. the word of My patience
Revelation 1:9
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Vision of the Son of Man
9 I, John, [a]both your brother and (A)companion in the tribulation and (B)kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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- Revelation 1:9 NU, M omit both
James 5:7-10
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Be Patient and Persevering
7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord [a]is at hand.
9 Do not [b]grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be [c]condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 (A)My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and (B)patience.
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Hebrews 12:1
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The Race of Faith
12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, (A)let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and (B)let us run (C)with endurance the race that is set before us,
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2 Timothy 4:5
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5 But you be watchful in all things, (A)endure afflictions, do the work of (B)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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2 Timothy 3:10-12
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The Man of God and the Word of God
10 (A)But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 11 persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me (B)at Antioch, (C)at Iconium, (D)at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And (E)out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yes, and (F)all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
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2 Timothy 2:24
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24 And (A)a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, (B)able to teach, (C)patient,
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2 Timothy 1:8
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel
8 (A)Therefore do not be ashamed of (B)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me (C)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,
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1 Timothy 6:11
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The Good Confession
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
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1 Timothy 4:6
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A Good Servant of Jesus Christ
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, (A)nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
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1 Timothy 2:15
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15 Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (A)warn those who are [b]unruly, (B)comfort the fainthearted, (C)uphold the weak, (D)be patient with all.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
1 Thessalonians 3:7
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7 therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress (A)we were comforted concerning you by your faith.
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