James 1:2

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James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

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Hebrews 11:36

1 Peter 1:6

Revelation 2:10

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Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will be given the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

"Blessed are those who have endured persecution for their uprightness, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!

"Blessed are you when people hate you and exclude you and denounce you and spurn the name you bear as evil, on account of the Son of Man.

So they went out from before the council, glad that they had been thought worthy to bear disgrace for the sake of Jesus,

and if children, heirs also; heirs of God, and fellow-heirs with Christ, if we really share his sufferings in order to share his glory too.

and he said to me, "My favor is enough for you, for only where there is weakness is perfect strength developed." So I am perfectly willing to boast of all my weakness, so that the strength of Christ may shelter me.

For you have been granted the privilege not only of trusting in Christ but of suffering for him.

Even if my life is to be poured out as a libation as you offer your faith in a service of sacrifice to God, I am glad to have it so, and I congratulate you upon it,

At present I am glad to be suffering in your interest, and I am making up in my own person what is lacking in Christ's sufferings for the church, which is his body.

For you showed sympathy with those who were in prison, and you put up with it cheerfully when your property was taken from you, for you knew that you had in yourselves a greater possession that was lasting.

but be glad that you are in a measure sharing the sufferings of the Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may be triumphantly happy.

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Still others had to endure taunts and blows, and even fetters and prison.

Rejoice over this, although just now perhaps distressed by various trials;

Do not be afraid of what you are going to suffer. See! The devil is going to put some of you into prison to be tested there, and for ten days to endure persecution. Prove faithful even unto death and I will give you the crown of life.