2 Corinthians 6:5

Afflictions Of God's Servants

⁴ but in all things I approve myself as the minister of God, by great constancy in afflictions, in torments, in distresses, from stripes, ⁵ from imprisonments, from tumults, from labours, from watchings, from penury. ⁶ I approve myself, by chastity, by knowledge, by meekness, by kindness, by sanctity of mind, by undisguised benevolence,

In Labor

2 Corinthians 11:23-25

so am I: are they ministers of Christ? is it my vanity? I am more so: in toilsome labours I surpass them, in stripes I am exceedingly beyond them, in prisons I have been oftner, and frequently in the very jaws of death.

Acts 17:5

but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace.

Acts 19:23-34

It was then a tumult happen'd at Ephesus upon account of the christian sect.

2 Corinthians 11:27

expos'd to toil, to fatigue, to frequent watchings, to hunger and thirst, to frequent fastings, to cold and penury.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answer'd them, can the bride-men mourn, while the bridegroom is with them? the day indeed will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then will be the time to fast.

Matthew 14:3

for Herod having secur'd John, bound him, and put him in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

Matthew 14:10

and pursuant to order, John was beheaded in the prison,

Mark 13:34-37

when a man travels into foreign parts, he leaves his goods in charge to his servants, he appoints to every one his task, and orders the porter to be vigilant,

Acts 5:18

went and seized on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

Acts 12:4-5

having apprehended Peter, he put him into prison, appointing a detachment of sixteen soldiers to guard him, intending to have him brought to publick execution, after Easter.

Acts 13:3

accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them.

Acts 14:19

Now some Jews being arriv'd from Antioch and Iconium, work'd so upon the people, that they stoned Paul, and dragg'd him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.

Acts 14:23

and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

Acts 16:23-24

after they had been severely lash'd, they were thrown into prison, the jayler being charg'd to keep them safe.

Acts 18:12-17

When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a general insurrection against Paul, and carry'd him to his tribunal.

Acts 20:31

be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.

Acts 21:27-35

The seven days being almost expir'd, the Asiatic Jews seeing him in the temple, rais'd a tumult, and fell upon him,

Acts 22:23-24

thus they roar'd, and threw off their cloaks, and scatter'd dust in the air:

Acts 23:10

but the tumult growing worse, the tribune apprehensive that Paul might be torn to pieces among them, order'd detachment to secure him by force of arms, and bring him to the castle.

Acts 23:35

said he, when your accusers are come: and then order'd him to the guard-room at Herod's palace.

Acts 24:27

offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.

Acts 26:10

where numbers of converts I threw into jail, by warrant from the high priests: and when they were put to death, I myself was an accomplice.

Acts 26:29

I pray God, said Paul, that not only you, but all that now hear me, were both almost and altogether such as I am, the circumstance of my bonds excepted.

Acts 28:16-17

Upon our arrival at Rome, the centurion deliver'd the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was allow'd to be at private lodgings, under the custody of a soldier.

Acts 28:30

After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,

1 Corinthians 4:11

to this very day we suffer both hunger, thirst, and penury: we are buffeted from place to place, as vagabonds:

1 Corinthians 7:5

don't desert one another, unless you mutually consent to retire for a time, to the solemnity of prayer; and then come together again, lest satan make an attempt upon your continency.

1 Corinthians 15:10

it is by the divine favour that I am what I am: and his favour to me was not in vain; no, I laboured more than they all: yet it was not I, it was the divine favour which assisted me.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of that insupportable weight of affliction that over-whelm'd me so in Asia that I despaired even of life:

Ephesians 3:1

This it is that makes me Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ upon your account, O Gentiles;

Philippians 1:13

so that the whole court and publick are well appriz'd that I am a prisoner upon the account of Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.

1 Timothy 4:10

for to that end we expose ourselves to trouble and reproach, because we hope in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially of believers.

2 Timothy 1:8

be not therefore asham'd of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me who am a prisoner upon his account. but share with me in the afflictions, which attend the gospel, supported as you are by the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer even the chains of a malefactor: but the word of God is not so confin'd.

2 Timothy 4:5

be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.

Hebrews 11:36

others suffer'd cruel indignities and scourgings, besides chains and imprisonment.

Hebrews 13:17

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

Hebrews 13:23

know, that our brother Timothy is set at liberty. if he comes quickly, I shall make YOU a visit with him.

Revelation 2:10

fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.