23 Bible Verses about Suffering For Christ's Sake
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They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
Even as it is written, "For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter."
Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort.
Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.
that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;
choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
"Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
He who seeks his life will lose it; and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
For we don't preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake;
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
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Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » death
Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of reputation
For we don't preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake;
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Renunciation of worldly treasures
Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Loss of life
He who seeks his life will lose it; and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Hatred
You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Persecution
"Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.