Hebrews 12:3-4

Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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Summary

If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?

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Hebrews 12:3
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.