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Colossians 1:11
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Colossians 1:11
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11 (A)strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, (B)for all patience and longsuffering (C)with joy;
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Colossians 1:11
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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)
Ephesians 3:16
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Ephesians 3:16
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16 that He would grant you, (A)according to the riches of His glory, (B)to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in (C)the inner man,
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Ephesians 3:16
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Ephesians 3:16
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16 I pray that out of his glorious riches(A) he may strengthen you with power(B) through his Spirit in your inner being,(C)
Philippians 4:13
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Philippians 4:13
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13 I can do all things (A)through [a]Christ who strengthens me.
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- Philippians 4:13 NU Him who
Philippians 4:13
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Philippians 4:13
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13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(A)
Ephesians 4:2
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Ephesians 4:2
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2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
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Ephesians 4:2
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Ephesians 4:2
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2 Corinthians 4:7
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2 Corinthians 4:7
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Cast Down but Unconquered
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, (A)that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.
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2 Corinthians 4:7
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2 Corinthians 4:7
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7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay(A) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God(B) and not from us.
Romans 5:3-5
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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 5:3-5
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Romans 5:3-5
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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. 5 And hope(C) does not put us to shame, because God’s love(D) has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,(E) who has been given to us.
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- Romans 5:3 Or let us
Ephesians 6:10
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Ephesians 6:10
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The Whole Armor of God
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
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Ephesians 6:10
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Ephesians 6:10
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly (A)I will rather boast in my infirmities, (B)that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore (C)I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. (D)For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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9 But he said to me, “My grace(A) is sufficient for you, for my power(B) is made perfect in weakness.(C)”(D) Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight(E) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(F) in persecutions,(G) in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.(H)
James 5:7-8
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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
James 5:7-8
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James 5:7-8
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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)
James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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James 1:2-4
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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) 3 because you know that the testing of your faith(B) produces perseverance.(C) 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(D) and complete, not lacking anything.
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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.
2 Corinthians 6:4-6
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2 Corinthians 6:4-6
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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, 5 (B)in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by [b]sincere love,
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- 2 Corinthians 6:4 endurance
- 2 Corinthians 6:6 Lit. unhypocritical
2 Corinthians 6:4-6
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2 Corinthians 6:4-6
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4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments(A) and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;(B) 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit(C) and in sincere love;(D)
Revelation 14:12
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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
Revelation 14:12
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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.
2 Peter 1:6
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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
2 Peter 1:6
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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)
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