Psalm 23:4

New International Version

⁴Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,^[a]^(A)
I will fear no evil,^(B)
    for you are with me;^(C)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death

Psalm 23:4 in all English translations

James 1:2-4

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Trials and Temptations

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,^(A) ³because you know that the testing of your faith^(B) produces perseverance.^(C) ⁴Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature^(D) and complete, not lacking anything.

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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.

1 Peter 4:12-13

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Suffering for Being a Christian

¹²Dear 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. ¹³But rejoice^(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(D)