12 (A)rejoicing in hope, (B)patient[a] in tribulation, (C)continuing steadfastly in prayer;

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  1. Romans 12:12 persevering

12 Be joyful in hope,(A) patient in affliction,(B) faithful in prayer.(C)

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13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all (A)joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace(A) as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(B)

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36 (A)For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, (B)you may receive the promise:

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36 You need to persevere(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.(B)

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Trust in Him at all times, you people;
(A)Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah

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Trust in him at all times, you people;(A)
    pour out your hearts to him,(B)
    for God is our refuge.

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(A)through whom also we have access by faith into this grace (B)in which we stand, and (C)rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but (D)we also glory in tribulations, (E)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; (F)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope.

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  1. Romans 5:3 endurance
  2. Romans 5:4 approved character

through whom we have gained access(A) by faith into this grace in which we now stand.(B) And we[a] boast in the hope(C) of the glory of God. Not only so, but we[b] also glory in our sufferings,(D) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(E) perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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  1. Romans 5:2 Or let us
  2. Romans 5:3 Or let us

Be Patient and Persevering

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.

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Patience in Suffering

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting(B) for the autumn and spring rains.(C)

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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.

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

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(A)knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

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  1. James 1:3 endurance or perseverance
  2. James 1:4 mature

because you know that the testing of your faith(A) produces perseverance.(B) Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature(C) and complete, not lacking anything.

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(A)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with (B)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and (C)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B) And the peace of God,(C) which transcends all understanding,(D) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will [a]rest in hope.
10 (A)For You will not leave my soul in [b]Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to [c]see corruption.
11 You will show me the (B)path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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  1. Psalm 16:9 Or dwell securely
  2. Psalm 16:10 The abode of the dead
  3. Psalm 16:10 undergo

Therefore my heart is glad(A) and my tongue rejoices;
    my body also will rest secure,(B)
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,(C)
    nor will you let your faithful[a] one(D) see decay.(E)
11 You make known to me the path of life;(F)
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,(G)
    with eternal pleasures(H) at your right hand.(I)

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  1. Psalm 16:10 Or holy

15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the (A)promise.

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15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.(A)

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12 that you do not become [a]sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience (A)inherit the promises.

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  1. Hebrews 6:12 lazy

12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate(A) those who through faith and patience(B) inherit what has been promised.(C)

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12 Then you will (A)call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will (B)listen to you. 13 And (C)you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me (D)with all your heart.

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12 Then you will call(A) on me and come and pray(B) to me, and I will listen(C) to you. 13 You will seek(D) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.(E)

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