1 Corinthians 15:19
If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people.
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
For we want you to know, brothers, about the trouble that we experienced in Asia. [See I Cor. 16:19]. We were under a heavy burden [which was] more than we could stand, even to the point of despairing of life.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences.
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