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Proverbs 27:17
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 As iron sharpens iron,
so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
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Proverbs 27:17
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17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
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Hebrews 10:24
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Hebrews 10:24
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24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,(A)
Hebrews 10:24
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Hebrews 10:24
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24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
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Proverbs 27:9
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 27:9
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
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Job 4:3-4
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Job 4:3-4
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Job 4:3-4
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Job 4:3-4
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3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
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1 Samuel 23:16
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1 Samuel 23:16
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16 And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength(A) in God.
1 Samuel 23:16
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1 Samuel 23:16
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16 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
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2 Timothy 2:3
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2 Timothy 2:3
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2 Timothy 2:3
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2 Timothy 2:3
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3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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Isaiah 35:3-4
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Isaiah 35:3-4
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3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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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)
1 Peter 4:12-13
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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2 Samuel 10:11-12
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2 Samuel 10:11-12
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11 Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. 12 Be strong,(A) and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.”(B)
2 Samuel 10:11-12
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2 Samuel 10:11-12
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11 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.
12 Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord do that which seemeth him good.
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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)
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.
James 1:2
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James 1:2
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2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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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.
2 Timothy 1:8
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2 Timothy 1:8
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8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
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2 Timothy 2:9-13
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2 Timothy 2:9-13
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9 for which I am suffering(A) even to the point of being chained(B) like a criminal. But God’s word(C) is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything(D) for the sake of the elect,(E) that they too may obtain the salvation(F) that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.(G)
11 Here is a trustworthy saying:(H)
2 Timothy 2:9-13
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2 Timothy 2:9-13
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9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
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2 Timothy 1:12
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2 Timothy 1:12
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12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,(A) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard(B) what I have entrusted to him until that day.(C)
2 Timothy 1:12
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2 Timothy 1:12
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12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
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