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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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 1:2-4
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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
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 12:1-2
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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.
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- Hebrews 12:2 originator
- Hebrews 12:2 perfecter
Hebrews 11:34-38
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34 (A)quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 (B)Women received their dead raised to life again.
Others were (C)tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and (D)of chains and imprisonment. 37 (E)They were stoned, they were sawn in two, [a]were tempted, were slain with the sword. (F)They wandered about (G)in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, (H)in dens and caves of the earth.
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- Hebrews 11:37 NU omits were tempted
2 Timothy 2:1-3
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Be Strong in Grace
2 You therefore, (A)my son, (B)be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must (C)endure[a] hardship (D)as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Timothy 2:3 NU You must share
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
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3 (A)that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that (B)we are appointed to this. 4 (C)For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.
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Acts 5:41
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41 So they departed from the presence of the council, (A)rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for [a]His name.
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- Acts 5:41 NU the name; M the name of Jesus
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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Proverbs 24:10
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10 If you (A)faint in the day of adversity,
Your strength is small.
Psalm 63:2
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2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,
To see (A)Your power and Your glory.
Exodus 15:6
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6 “Your (A)right hand, O Lord, has become glorious in power;
Your right hand, O Lord, has dashed the enemy in pieces.
Jude 25
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25 To [a]God our Savior,
[b]Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and [c]power,
Both now and forever.
Amen.
Hebrews 10:34-38
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34 for you had compassion on [a]me (A)in my chains, and (B)joyfully accepted the plundering of your [b]goods, knowing that (C)you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves [c]in heaven. 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, (D)which has great reward. 36 (E)For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, (F)you may receive the promise:
37 “For (G)yet a little while,
And (H)He[d] who is coming will come and will not [e]tarry.
38 Now (I)the[f] just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in him.”
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- Hebrews 10:34 NU the prisoners instead of me in my chains
- Hebrews 10:34 possessions
- Hebrews 10:34 NU omits in heaven
- Hebrews 10:37 Or that which
- Hebrews 10:37 delay
- Hebrews 10:38 NU My just one
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