Philippians 1:28
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28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but [a]to you of salvation, and that from God.
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- Philippians 1:28 NU of your salvation
2 Timothy 1:7-8
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7 For (A)God has not given us a spirit of fear, (B)but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
8 (C)Therefore do not be ashamed of (D)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me (E)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,
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2 Thessalonians 1:5-6
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5 which is (A)manifest[a] evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, (B)for which you also suffer; 6 (C)since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with [b]tribulation those who trouble you,
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:5 plain
- 2 Thessalonians 1:6 affliction
Matthew 10:28
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28 (A)And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather (B)fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in [a]hell.
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- Matthew 10:28 Gr. Gehenna
2 Timothy 2:11-12
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11 This is a faithful saying:
For (A)if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
12 (B)If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
(C)If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
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.
1 Peter 4:12-14
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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.
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- 1 Peter 4:14 insulted or reviled
- 1 Peter 4:14 NU omits the rest of v. 14.
Matthew 5:10-12
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10 (A)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 (B)Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of (C)evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 (D)Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for (E)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Romans 8:17
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17 and if children, then (A)heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, (B)if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
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Hebrews 13:6
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6 So we may boldly say:
(A)“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
Isaiah 12:2
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2 Behold, God is my salvation,
I will trust and not be afraid;
(A)‘For (B)Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation.’ ”
Revelation 2:10
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10 (A)Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. (B)Be faithful until death, and I will give you (C)the crown of life.
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Psalm 68:19-20
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19 Blessed be the Lord,
Who daily loads us with benefits,
The God of our salvation! Selah
20 Our God is the God of salvation;
And (A)to God the Lord belong escapes from death.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
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2 But [a]even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at (A)Philippi, as you know, we were (B)bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NU, M omit even
Acts 4:19-31
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19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, (A)“Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 (B)For we cannot but speak the things which (C)we have seen and heard.” 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, (D)because of the people, since they all (E)glorified God for (F)what had been done. 22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.
Prayer for Boldness(G)
23 And being let go, (H)they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, (I)You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who [a]by the mouth of Your servant David have said:
(J)‘Why did the nations rage,
And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’
27 “For (K)truly against (L)Your holy Servant Jesus, (M)whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 (N)to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants (O)that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, (P)and that signs and wonders may be done (Q)through the name of (R)Your holy Servant Jesus.”
31 And when they had prayed, (S)the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, (T)and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
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- Acts 4:25 NU through the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father, Your servant David,
Luke 21:12-19
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12 (A)But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and (B)prisons. (C)You will be brought before kings and rulers (D)for My name’s sake. 13 But (E)it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14 (F)Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will [a]answer; 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom (G)which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or [b]resist. 16 (H)You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put (I)some of you to death. 17 And (J)you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. 18 (K)But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls.
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- Luke 21:14 say in defense
- Luke 21:15 withstand
Luke 12:4-7
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Jesus Teaches the Fear of God(A)
4 (B)“And I say to you, (C)My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, (D)fear Him!
6 “Are not five sparrows sold for two [a]copper coins? And (E)not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
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- Luke 12:6 Gr. assarion, a coin worth about 1⁄16 of a denarius
Luke 3:6
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6 And (A)all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Isaiah 51:12
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12 “I, even I, am He (A)who comforts you.
Who are you that you should be afraid
(B)Of a man who will die,
And of the son of a man who will be made (C)like grass?
Genesis 49:18
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18 (A)I have waited for your salvation, O Lord!
Acts 28:28
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28 “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent (A)to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!”
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Psalm 50:23
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23 Whoever offers praise glorifies Me;
And (A)to him who orders his conduct aright
I will show the salvation of God.”
Acts 5:40-42
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40 And they agreed with him, and when they had (A)called for the apostles (B)and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 So they departed from the presence of the council, (C)rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for [a]His name. 42 And daily (D)in the temple, and in every house, (E)they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
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- Acts 5:41 NU the name; M the name of Jesus
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