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.

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Bible References

Made

Hebrews 11:36
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment.
1 Corinthians 4:9
For I think God hath set forth us the apostles last, as appointed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.

By reproaches

Hebrews 11:26
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he looked off unto the recompence of reward.
Hebrews 13:13
Let us then go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

Whilst

Philippians 1:7
As it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, who were all partakers of my grace, both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel.
Philippians 4:14
Nevertheless ye have done well, that ye did communicate to me in my affliction.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God in Christ Jesus, which are in Judea; for ye also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they likewise from the Jews:
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore be not thou ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us with an holy calling,

General references

Hebrews 12:4
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.