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Colossians 1:24
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Colossians 1:24
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Paul’s Work for the Church
24 I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.
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Colossians 1:24
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Colossians 1:24
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Paul’s Labor for the Church
24 Now I rejoice(A) in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions,(B) for the sake of his body, which is the church.(C)
Romans 5:3
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Romans 5:3
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3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
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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
2 Timothy 1:8
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2 Timothy 1:8
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8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.
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2 Timothy 1:8
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2 Timothy 1:8
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8 So do not be ashamed(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(C) by the power of God.
Philippians 3:10
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Philippians 3:10
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10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death,
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Philippians 3:10
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Philippians 3:10
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10 I want to know(A) Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings,(B) becoming like him in his death,(C)
2 Corinthians 7:4
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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2 Corinthians 7:4
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4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you.(A) I am greatly encouraged;(B) in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.(C)
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
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2 Corinthians 1:5-8
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5 For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 6 Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. 7 We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.
8 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters,[a] about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.
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- 1:8 Greek brothers.
2 Corinthians 1:5-8
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2 Corinthians 1:5-8
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5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ,(A) so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation;(B) if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings,(C) so also you share in our comfort.
8 We do not want you to be uninformed,(D) brothers and sisters,[a] about the troubles we experienced(E) in the province of Asia.(F) We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:8 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 8:1; 13:11.
2 Timothy 2:9-10
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2 Timothy 2:9-10
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9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. 10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
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2 Timothy 2:9-10
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2 Timothy 2:9-10
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Colossians 1:18
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Colossians 1:18
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18 Christ is also the head of the church,
which is his body.
He is the beginning,
supreme over all who rise from the dead.[a]
So he is first in everything.
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- 1:18 Or the firstborn from the dead.
Colossians 1:18
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Colossians 1:18
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18 And he is the head(A) of the body, the church;(B) he is the beginning and the firstborn(C) from among the dead,(D) so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
Ephesians 3:13
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
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Ephesians 3:13
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Ephesians 3:13
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13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Matthew 5:11-12
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Matthew 5:11-12
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11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
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Matthew 5:11-12
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Matthew 5:11-12
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11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(A) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(B) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(C) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(D)
James 1:2
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James 1:2
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Faith and Endurance
2 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
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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.
Acts 5:41
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Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus.[a]
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- 5:41 Greek for the name.
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)
Philippians 2:17-18
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Philippians 2:17-18
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17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,[a] just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. 18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.
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- 2:17 Greek I will rejoice even if I am to be poured out as a liquid offering.
Philippians 2:17-18
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Philippians 2:17-18
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17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering(A) on the sacrifice(B) and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.(C) 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
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