2 Peter 1:6
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6 and to knowledge, self-control;(A) and to self-control, perseverance;(B) and to perseverance, godliness;(C)
Hebrews 10:36
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36 You need to persevere(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.(B)
Romans 5:3-4
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3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B) 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Footnotes
- Romans 5:3 Or let us
2 Peter 1:3
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Confirming One’s Calling and Election
3 His divine power(A) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(B) who called us(C) by his own glory and goodness.
Luke 21:19
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19 Stand firm, and you will win life.(A)
Hebrews 12:1
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12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run(A) with perseverance(B) the race marked out for us,
1 Corinthians 9:25
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25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown(A) that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.(B)
James 5:7-10
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Patience in Suffering
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting(B) for the autumn and spring rains.(C) 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming(D) is near.(E) 9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,(F) or you will be judged. The Judge(G) is standing at the door!(H)
10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets(I) who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Revelation 14:12
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12 This calls for patient endurance(A) on the part of the people of God(B) who keep his commands(C) and remain faithful to Jesus.
Revelation 2:2
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Titus 2:2
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2 Teach the older men(A) to be temperate,(B) worthy of respect, self-controlled,(C) and sound in faith,(D) in love and in endurance.
Titus 1:8
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8 Rather, he must be hospitable,(A) one who loves what is good,(B) who is self-controlled,(C) upright, holy and disciplined.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
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3 We remember before our God and Father(A) your work produced by faith,(B) your labor prompted by love,(C) and your endurance inspired by hope(D) in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:11
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11 being strengthened with all power(A) according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,(B)
Galatians 5:23
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2 Corinthians 6:4
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4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;
Romans 8:25
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25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.(A)
Romans 2:7
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7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor(A) and immortality,(B) he will give eternal life.(C)
Acts 24:25
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25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control(A) and the judgment(B) to come, Felix was afraid(C) and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”
Luke 8:15
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15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.
Psalm 37:7
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Romans 15:4
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4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,(A) so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
Revelation 13:10
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10 “If anyone is to go into captivity,
into captivity they will go.
If anyone is to be killed[a] with the sword,
with the sword they will be killed.”[b](A)
This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness(B) on the part of God’s people.(C)
Footnotes
- Revelation 13:10 Some manuscripts anyone kills
- Revelation 13:10 Jer. 15:2
2 Peter 3:11
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11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives
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