2 Thessalonians 1:5
This is a positive proof of the righteous judgment of God [a sign of His fair verdict], so that you will be considered worthy of His kingdom, for which indeed you are suffering.
Philippians 1:28
And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God.
Luke 20:35
Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
2 Thessalonians 1:11
With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
Job 8:3
“Does God pervert justice?
Or does
Psalm 9:7-8
But the Lord will remain and sit enthroned forever;
He has prepared and established His throne for judgment.
Psalm 33:5
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Psalm 50:6
And the heavens declare His righteousness,
For God Himself is judge. Selah.
Psalm 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
Psalm 99:4
The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
Psalm 111:7
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).
Jeremiah 9:24
but let the one who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me [and acknowledges Me and honors Me as God and recognizes without any doubt], that I am the Lord who practices lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on the earth, for in these things I delight,” says the Lord.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and faithful and His ways are just, and He is able to humiliate and humble those who walk in [self-centered, self-righteous] pride.”
Luke 21:36
Acts 13:46
And [at the same time] Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and confidently, saying, “It was necessary that God’s message [of salvation through faith in Christ] be spoken to you [Jews] first. Since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, now we turn to the Gentiles.
Romans 2:5
But because of your callous stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are [deliberately] storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
Romans 8:17
And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
Ephesians 4:1
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Colossians 1:12
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you,
2 Thessalonians 1:6-7
For after all it is only just for God to repay with distress those who distress you,
2 Timothy 2:12
If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He will also deny us;
Hebrews 10:32-33
But remember the earlier days, when, after being [spiritually] enlightened, you [patiently] endured a great conflict of sufferings,
1 Peter 4:14-18
If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
Revelation 3:4
Revelation 15:4
“Who will not fear [reverently] and glorify Your name, O Lord [giving You honor and praise in worship]?
For You alone are holy;
For all the nations shall come and worship before You,
For Your righteous acts [Your just decrees and judgments] have been revealed and displayed.”
Revelation 16:7
And I heard [another from] the altar saying, “Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all], Your judgments are true and fair and righteous.”
Revelation 19:2
because His judgments are true and righteous. He has judged [convicted and pronounced sentence on] the great prostitute (idolatress) who was corrupting and ruining and poisoning the earth with her adultery (idolatry), and He has imposed the penalty for the blood of His bond-servants
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Righteous
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Manifest
Righteous
“Does God pervert justice?
Or does
But the Lord will remain and sit enthroned forever;
He has prepared and established His throne for judgment.
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
And the heavens declare His righteousness,
For God Himself is judge. Selah.
May he judge Your people with righteousness,
And Your afflicted with justice.
The strength of the King loves justice and righteous judgment;
You have established fairness;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob (Israel).
The works of His hands are truth and [absolute] justice;
All His precepts are sure (established, reliable, trustworthy).
“Who will not fear [reverently] and glorify Your name, O Lord [giving You honor and praise in worship]?
For You alone are holy;
For all the nations shall come and worship before You,
For Your righteous acts [Your just decrees and judgments] have been revealed and displayed.”