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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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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13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(A)
Ephesians 4:2
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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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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.
Footnotes
- Romans 5:3 Or let us
Ephesians 6:10
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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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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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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.
Footnotes
- 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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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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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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6 and to knowledge, self-control;(A) and to self-control, perseverance;(B) and to perseverance, godliness;(C)
Hebrews 11:34-38
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34 quenched the fury of the flames,(A) and escaped the edge of the sword;(B) whose weakness was turned to strength;(C) and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.(D) 35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again.(E) There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. 36 Some faced jeers and flogging,(F) and even chains and imprisonment.(G) 37 They were put to death by stoning;[a](H) they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword.(I) They went about in sheepskins and goatskins,(J) destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves(K) and in holes in the ground.
Footnotes
- Hebrews 11:37 Some early manuscripts stoning; they were put to the test;
2 Timothy 2:1-3
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The Appeal Renewed
2 You then, my son,(A) be strong(B) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say(C) in the presence of many witnesses(D) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering,(E) like a good soldier(F) of Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
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3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.(A) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.(B) 4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.(C)
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)
Exodus 15:6
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Hebrews 12:1-2
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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, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus,(C) the pioneer(D) and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,(E) scorning its shame,(F) and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.(G)
Hebrews 10:34-38
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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) 35 So do not throw away your confidence;(C) it will be richly rewarded.
36 You need to persevere(D) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.(E) 37 For,
38 And,
Footnotes
- Hebrews 10:37 Isaiah 26:20; Hab. 2:3
- Hebrews 10:38 Some early manuscripts But the righteous
- Hebrews 10:38 Hab. 2:4 (see Septuagint)
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)
Proverbs 24:10
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Saying 25
10 If you falter in a time of trouble,
how small is your strength!(A)
Psalm 63:2
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Jude 25
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25 to the only God(A) our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!(B) Amen.(C)
Acts 1:8
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;(A) and you will be my witnesses(B) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,(C) and to the ends of the earth.”(D)
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