Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Settle

General references

Bible References

Who

1 Peter 1:15
but in your whole life show yourselves to be holy, after the pattern of the Holy One from whom you received your Call.
Romans 8:28
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Romans 9:11
For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,
1 Corinthians 1:9
God will not fail you, and it is he who called you into communion with his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
So that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his Kingdom.
2 Thessalonians 2:14
To this you were called by the Good News which we brought you, to attain to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:12
Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith.
2 Timothy 1:9
It was God who saved us, and from him we received our solemn Call--not as a reward for anything that we had done, but in fulfillment of his own loving purpose. For that love was extended to us, through Christ Jesus, before time began,
2 Peter 1:3
For his divine power has given us everything that is needful for a life of piety, as we advance in the knowledge of him who called us by a glorious manifestation of his goodness.

Eternal

2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;
2 Timothy 2:10
and that is why I submit to anything for the sake of God's People, that they also may obtain the Salvation which comes from union with Christ Jesus, and imperishable glory.
Hebrews 9:15
And that is why he is the intermediary of a new Covenant; in order that, as a death has taken place to effect a deliverance from the offenses committed under the first Covenant, those who have received the Call may obtain the eternal inheritance promised to them.
1 John 2:25
And this is what he himself promised us--The Immortal Life!

After

1 Peter 1:6
At the thought of this you are full of exultation, though (if it has been necessary) you have suffered for the moment somewhat from various trials;
2 Corinthians 4:17
The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

Make

2 Corinthians 13:11
And now, brothers, good-bye. Aim at perfection; take courage; agree together; live in peace. And then God, the source of all love and peace, will be with you.
2 Thessalonians 2:17
Console your hearts, and strengthen you to do and to say all that is right.
Hebrews 13:21
may God make you perfect in everything that is good, so that you may be able to do his will. May he bring out in us all that is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be all glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Jude 1:24
To him who is able to guard you from falling, and to bring you into his glorious presence, blameless and rejoicing-

Stablish

Colossians 2:7
Rooted in him, building up your characters through union with him, growing stronger through your faith, as you were taught, overflowing with faith and thanksgiving.
2 Thessalonians 2:17
Console your hearts, and strengthen you to do and to say all that is right.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord will not fail you; he will give you strength, and guard you from Evil.

Strengthen

Luke 22:32
But I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen your Brothers."
Philippians 4:13
I can do everything in the strength of him who makes me strong!
Colossians 1:22
But now he has reconciled you to himself by the sacrifice of Christ's earthly body in death--it has pleased God that you should stand in his presence holy, pure, and blameless,

Settle

1 Peter 4:11
When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.

General references

Hebrews 12:8
If you are left without that discipline, in which all children share, it shows that you are bastards, and not true Children.