Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
John 16:33
I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Romans 8:17
If children, then heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. If indeed we suffer with him we may also be glorified with him.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
So we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the good news of Christ. He came to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.
Luke 22:28-29
You have continued with me in my temptations.
John 3:5
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
Acts 11:23
When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.
Acts 13:43
When the congregation dismissed, many followed Paul and Barnabas. They urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, being prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Acts 15:41
He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the congregations.
Acts 18:23
After spending some time there he departed through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia strengthening all the disciples.
Colossians 1:23
Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.
1 Thessalonians 3:13
May he resolutely strengthen your hearts without blame in holiness before God, our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his holy ones.
Isaiah 35:3
Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.
Matthew 10:21-22
People will hand over their brothers to be put to death. Parents will oppose children and children will oppose parents, causing them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:38
Anyone who does not pick up his stake and follow me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
Matthew 19:24
Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.
Mark 9:47
If your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out. It is good for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be destroyed in the ever-burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.
Mark 10:24-25
The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God!
Mark 10:30
will receive a hundred times as much now in this time, and in the age to come everlasting life.
Luke 24:26
Did the Christ need to suffer these things and enter into his glory?
John 8:31-32
Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples.
John 12:25-26
He that loves his life [in this world] loses it; and he that detests (does not love) his life in this world shall save it for everlasting life.
John 15:4-6
Remain with me, and I with you. The branch cannot bear fruit by itself. It must remain on the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain with me.
John 15:9-10
I love you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
John 15:20
Remember the word I said to you. A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they obeyed my word, they will obey yours also.
John 16:1-2
I have spoken these things to you that you should not be made to stumble.
Acts 6:7
The word of God increased. The number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. Even a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Acts 9:16
I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.
1 Corinthians 1:8
He will also confirm (establish) you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:8
Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Join me in suffering for the good news according to the power of God.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
This is a faithful saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
1 Peter 4:12-16
Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.
2 Peter 1:11
For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly (abundantly) supplied to you.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, I diligently wrote you about our common salvation. I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the holy ones.
Jude 1:20-21
You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
Revelation 1:9
I, John, your brother and companion in tribulation and kingdom and perseverance (patience) of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, because of the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.