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John 12:42
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John 12:42
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42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but (A)because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
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John 12:42
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John 12:42
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42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him.(A) But because of the Pharisees(B) they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;(C)
Isaiah 51:7
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Isaiah 51:7
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7 “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness,
You people (A)in whose heart is My law:
(B)Do not fear the reproach of men,
Nor be afraid of their insults.
Isaiah 51:7
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Isaiah 51:7
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John 9:22
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John 9:22
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22 His parents said these things because (A)they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he (B)would be put out of the synagogue.
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John 9:22
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John 9:22
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22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders,(A) who already had decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out(B) of the synagogue.(C)
John 7:13
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John 7:13
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13 However, no one spoke openly of Him (A)for fear of the Jews.
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John 7:13
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John 7:13
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13 But no one would say anything publicly about him for fear of the leaders.(A)
Proverbs 29:25
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Proverbs 29:25
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- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
Proverbs 29:25
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Proverbs 29:25
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Matthew 10:32
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Matthew 10:32
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Confess Christ Before Men(A)
32 (B)“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, (C)him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.
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Matthew 10:32
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Matthew 10:32
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32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others,(A) I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.
1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:15
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15 (A)Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
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1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:15
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1 John 4:2
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1 John 4:2
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2 By this you know the Spirit of God: (A)Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,
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1 John 4:2
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1 John 4:2
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2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh(A) is from God,(B)
1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice (A)to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (B)when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are [a]reproached for the name of Christ, (C)blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. [b]On their part He is blasphemed, (D)but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a [c]busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this [d]matter.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
- 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
- 1 Peter 4:15 meddler
- 1 Peter 4:16 NU name
1 Peter 4:12-16
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1 Peter 4:12-16
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D) 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ,(E) you are blessed,(F) 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.(G)
Romans 10:10
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Romans 10:10
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10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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Romans 10:10
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Romans 10:10
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10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
Acts 5:41
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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
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)
John 19:38
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John 19:38
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Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb(A)
38 (B)After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, (C)for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.
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John 19:38
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John 19:38
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The Burial of Jesus(A)
38 Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders.(B) With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away.
John 16:2
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John 16:2
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2 (A)They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming (B)that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.
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John 16:2
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John 16:2
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2 They will put you out of the synagogue;(A) in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God.(B)
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