Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
By reproaches
General references
Bible References
Made
Hebrews 11:36
and others received the trial of scourgings and mockings, and still of bonds and imprisonment:
1 Corinthians 4:9
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles the last, as exposed to death: that we may become a theater to the world, and to angels, and to men.
By reproaches
Hebrews 11:26
esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he was looking unto the recompense of reward.
Hebrews 13:13
Therefore let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach;
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I delight in infirmities, in insults, in difficulties, in persecutions, and in tight places, for Christ's sake: for when I am without strength, then I am dynamite.
Whilst
Philippians 1:7
as it is righteous for me to think in behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, that you are all my fellow-partakers of the grace.
Philippians 4:14
Moreover you did beautifully, communicating with my tribulation.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Jesus Christ: because you suffered the same things from your fellow tribes, as they also from the Jews;
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor me his prisoner: but suffer affliction for the sake of the gospel according to the power of God;
General references
Hebrews 12:4
For you have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin;