Romans 12:12
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12 (A)rejoicing in hope, (B)patient[a] in tribulation, (C)continuing steadfastly in prayer;
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- Romans 12:12 persevering
Romans 15:13
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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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Hebrews 10:36
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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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Psalm 62:8
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8 Trust in Him at all times, you people;
(A)Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah
Romans 5:2-4
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2 (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. 3 And not only that, but (D)we also glory in tribulations, (E)knowing that tribulation produces [a]perseverance; 4 (F)and perseverance, [b]character; and character, hope.
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- Romans 5:3 endurance
- Romans 5:4 approved character
James 5:7
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Be Patient and Persevering
7 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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1 Peter 4:13
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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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Philippians 4:6-7
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6 (A)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with (B)thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and (C)the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Psalm 16:9-11
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9 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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- Psalm 16:9 Or dwell securely
- Psalm 16:10 The abode of the dead
- Psalm 16:10 undergo
Hebrews 6:15
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15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the (A)promise.
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Hebrews 6:12
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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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- Hebrews 6:12 lazy
Jeremiah 29:12-13
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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.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
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16 (A)Rejoice always, 17 (B)pray without ceasing,
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1 Peter 2:19-20
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19 For this is (A)commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For (B)what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.
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Philippians 4:4
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4 (A)Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
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Hebrews 12:1
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The Race of Faith
12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, (A)let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and (B)let us run (C)with endurance the race that is set before us,
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2 Thessalonians 3:5
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5 Now may (A)the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
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1 Thessalonians 5:8
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8 But let us who are of the day be sober, (A)putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
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Colossians 4:2
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Christian Graces
2 (A)Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it (B)with thanksgiving;
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Ephesians 6:18-19
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18 (A)praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, (B)being watchful to this end with all perseverance and (C)supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, (D)that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
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Psalm 37:7
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7 Rest in the Lord, (A)and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who (B)prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
1 Peter 1:3-8
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A Heavenly Inheritance
3 (A)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who (B)according to His abundant mercy (C)has begotten us again to a living hope (D)through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance [a]incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, (E)reserved in heaven for you, 5 (F)who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 (G)In this you greatly rejoice, though now (H)for a little while, if need be, (I)you have been [b]grieved by various trials, 7 that (J)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though (K)it is tested by fire, (L)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 (M)whom having not [c]seen you love. (N)Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
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- 1 Peter 1:4 imperishable
- 1 Peter 1:6 distressed
- 1 Peter 1:8 M known
James 5:10-11
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10 (A)My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and (B)patience. 11 Indeed (C)we count them blessed who (D)endure. You have heard of (E)the perseverance of Job and seen (F)the end intended by the Lord—that (G)the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
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