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Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(A) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(B)
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
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James 1:2
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James 1:2
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Trials and Temptations
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,(A)
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- James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.
James 1:2
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James 1:2
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2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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1 Peter 4:13-16
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1 Peter 4:13-16
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13 But rejoice(A) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(B) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(C) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(D) you are blessed,(E) for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.(F)
1 Peter 4:13-16
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1 Peter 4:13-16
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13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
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Luke 6:22
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Luke 6:22
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Luke 6:22
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Luke 6:22
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22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
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Philippians 1:29
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Philippians 1:29
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29 For it has been granted to you(A) on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer(B) for him,
Philippians 1:29
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Philippians 1:29
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29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
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John 15:21
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John 15:21
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John 15:21
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John 15:21
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21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
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2 Corinthians 12:10
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2 Corinthians 12:10
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10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight(A) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(B) in persecutions,(C) in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.(D)
2 Corinthians 12:10
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2 Corinthians 12:10
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10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
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Matthew 5:10-12
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Matthew 5:10-12
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10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(A)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(C) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(D) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(E) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(F)
Matthew 5:10-12
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Matthew 5:10-12
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10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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Hebrews 12:2
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Hebrews 12:2
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2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Isaiah 66:5
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Isaiah 66:5
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Isaiah 66:5
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Isaiah 66:5
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5 Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
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Romans 5:3
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Romans 5:3
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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)
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- Romans 5:3 Or let us
Romans 5:3
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Romans 5:3
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3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
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Hebrews 10:34
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Hebrews 10:34
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34 You suffered along with those in prison(A) and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.(B)
Hebrews 10:34
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Hebrews 10:34
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34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
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Acts 16:23-25
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Acts 16:23-25
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23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer(A) was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.(B)
25 About midnight(C) Paul and Silas(D) were praying and singing hymns(E) to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Acts 16:23-25
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Acts 16:23-25
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23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
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