Thematic Bible: Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Famine
The fig tree will not flourish. There will be no fruit on the vines. The labor of the olive will fail and the fields will yield no food! The flock will be cut off from the fold and there will be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in Jehovah! I will find joy in the God of my salvation.
Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. For your reward is great in heaven. Your fathers treated the prophets the same way.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake. I do my share in behalf of his body, the congregation, to provide what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
After they were severely beaten, they threw them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safe.
Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God at midnight. The prisoners were listening to them.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you. As much as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Loss of property
You shared the sufferings of prisoners. When all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly. This is because you knew that you possessed something much better, which would last forever.
Afflictions » Rejoicing in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.