Romans 5:3-5
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3 Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, 4 and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope,(A) 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.(B)
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1 Peter 1:6
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6 [a]In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials,(A)
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1 Peter 4:13-16
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13 But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.(A) 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.(B) 15 But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer. 16 But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name.
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