2 Corinthians 6:5

Afflictions Of God's Servants

⁴ No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties, ⁵ In floggings, in imprisonments, in riots, in toils, in sleepless nights, in fastings; ⁶ By purity, by knowledge, by patience, by kindliness, by holiness of spirit, by unfeigned love;

In Labor

2 Corinthians 11:23-25

Are they 'Servants of Christ'? Though it is madness to talk like this, I am more so than they! I have had more of toil, more of imprisonment! I have been flogged times without number. I have been often at death's door.

Acts 17:5

But the Jews, becoming jealous, engaged some worthless fellows from the streets, and, getting a mob together, kept the city in an uproar. They attacked Jason's house, with the intention of bringing Paul and Silas before the Popular Assembly;

Acts 19:23-34

Just about that time a great disturbance arose about the Cause.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have been through toil and hardship. I have passed many a sleepless night; I have endured hunger and thirst; I have often been without food; I have known cold and nakedness.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered: "Can the bridegroom's friends mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom will be parted from them, and they will fast then.

Matthew 14:3

For Herod had arrested John, put him in chains, and shut him up in prison, to please Herodias, the wife of Herod's brother Philip.

Matthew 14:10

He sent and beheaded John in the prison;

Mark 13:34-37

It is like a man going on a journey, who leaves his home, puts his servants in charge--each having his special duty--and orders the porter to watch.

Acts 5:18

Arrested the Apostles, and had them placed in custody.

Acts 12:4-5

After seizing Peter, Herod put him in prison, and entrusted him to the keeping of four Guards of four soldiers each, intending, after the Passover, to bring him up before the people.

Acts 13:3

Accordingly, after fasting and prayer, they placed their hands on them and dismissed them.

Acts 14:19

Presently, however, there came some Jews from Antioch, and Iconium who, after they had won over the people, stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the town, thinking him to be dead.

Acts 14:23

They also appointed Officers for them in every Church, and, after prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had learned to believe.

Acts 16:23-24

After beating them severely, the Magistrates put them in prison, with orders to the Governor of the Jail to keep them in safe custody.

Acts 18:12-17

While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews made a combined attack on Paul, and brought him before the Governor's Bench,

Acts 20:31

Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.

Acts 21:27-35

But, just as the seven days were drawing to a close, the Jews from Roman Asia caught sight of Paul in the Temple, and caused great excitement among all the people present, by seizing Paul and shouting:

Acts 22:23-24

As they were shouting, tearing off their clothes, and throwing dust in the air,

Acts 23:10

The dispute was becoming so violent, that the Commanding Officer, fearing that Paul would be torn in pieces between them, ordered the Guard to go down and rescue him from them, and take him into the Fort.

Acts 23:35

"I will hear all you have to say as soon as your accusers have arrived." And he ordered Paul to be kept under guard in Herod's Government House.

Acts 24:27

But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jews, he left Paul a prisoner.

Acts 26:10

And I actually did so at Jerusalem. Acting on the authority of the Chief Priests, I myself threw many of the People of Christ into prison, and, when it was proposed to put them to death, I gave my vote for it.

Acts 26:29

"Whether it is soon or late," answered Paul, "I would to God that not only you, but all who are listening to me, might to-day become just what I am myself--except for these chains!"

Acts 28:16-17

On our reaching Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, except for the soldier who was in charge of him.

Acts 28:30

For two whole years Paul stayed in a house which he rented for himself, welcoming all who came to see him,

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this very hour we go hungry, thirsty, and naked; we are beaten; we are homeless;

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive each other of what is due-unless it is only for a time and by mutual consent, so that your minds may be free for prayer till you again live as man and wife-lest Satan should take advantage of your want of self-control and tempt you.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But it is through the love of God that I am what I am, and the love that he showed me has not been wasted. No, I have toiled harder than any of them, and yet it was not I, but the love of God working with me.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

We want you, Brothers, to know that, in the troubles which befell us in Roman Asia, we were burdened altogether beyond our strength, so much so that we even despaired of life.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus, the Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles--

Philippians 1:13

It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You will not have forgotten, Brothers, our labor and toil. Night and day we used to work at our trades, so as not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you God's Good News.

1 Timothy 4:10

With that aim we toil and struggle, for we have set our hopes on the Living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who hold the Faith.

2 Timothy 1:8

Do not, therefore, be ashamed of the testimony which we have to bear to our Lord, nor yet of me who am a prisoner for him; but join with me in suffering for the Good News, as far as God enables you.

2 Timothy 2:9

in the service of which I am suffering hardships, even to being put in fetters as a criminal. But the Message of God is not fettered;

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

Hebrews 11:36

Others had to face taunts and blows, and even chains and imprisonment.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.

Hebrews 13:23

You will be glad to hear that our Brother, Timothy, has been set free. If he comes here soon, we will visit you together.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tempted, and may undergo persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.