2 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 so that (A)we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God (B)for your patience and faith (C)in all your persecutions and [a]tribulations that you endure,
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 afflictions
1 Thessalonians 2:14
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14 For you, brethren, became imitators (A)of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For (B)you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans,
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1 Thessalonians 2:19
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19 For (A)what is our hope, or joy, or (B)crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the (C)presence of our Lord Jesus Christ (D)at His coming?
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1 Thessalonians 1:3
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3 remembering without ceasing (A)your work of faith, (B)labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
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2 Corinthians 7:14
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14 For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I am not ashamed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting to Titus was found true.
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James 5:7-8
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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.
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- James 5:8 has drawn near
Hebrews 12:1-3
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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, 2 looking unto Jesus, the [a]author and [b]finisher of our faith, (D)who for the joy that was set before Him (E)endured the cross, despising the shame, and (F)has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Discipline of God(G)
3 (H)For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, (I)lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
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- Hebrews 12:2 originator
- Hebrews 12:2 perfecter
Hebrews 10:36
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36 (A)For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, (B)you may receive the promise:
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1 Corinthians 7:17
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Live as You Are Called
17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And (A)so I [a]ordain in all the churches.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:17 direct
Revelation 14:12
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12 (A)Here is the [a]patience of the saints; (B)here[b] are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
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- Revelation 14:12 steadfastness, perseverance
- Revelation 14:12 NU, M omit here are those
2 Peter 1:6
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6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control [a]perseverance, to perseverance godliness,
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- 2 Peter 1:6 patience
Hebrews 6:15
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15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the (A)promise.
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2 Thessalonians 3:5
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5 Now may (A)the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
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1 Thessalonians 3:2-8
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2 and sent (A)Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 (B)that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that (C)we are appointed to this. 4 (D)For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know. 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, (E)lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and (F)our labor might be in vain.
Encouraged by Timothy
6 (G)But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, (H)as we also to see you— 7 therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress (I)we were comforted concerning you by your faith. 8 For now we live, if you (J)stand fast in the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 9:4
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4 lest if some Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to mention you!) should be ashamed of this [a]confident boasting.
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- 2 Corinthians 9:4 NU confidence.
2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 for I know your willingness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a (A)year ago; and your zeal has stirred up the majority.
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Romans 12:12
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12 (A)rejoicing in hope, (B)patient[a] in tribulation, (C)continuing steadfastly in prayer;
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- Romans 12:12 persevering
Romans 8:25
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25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
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Romans 5:3-5
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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. 5 (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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- Romans 5:3 endurance
- Romans 5:4 approved character
Romans 2:7
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7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
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