1 Corinthians 15:19
If in this present life we have a *hope* resting on Christ, and nothing more, we are more to be pitied than all the rest of the world.
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
For as for our troubles which came upon us in the province of Asia, we would have you know, brethren, that we were exceedingly weighed down, and felt overwhelmed, so that we renounced all hope even of life.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-4
that none of you might be unnerved by your present trials: for you yourselves know that they are our appointed lot.
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