For a small moment I have forsaken thee, but with great mercies I will gather thee. In overflowing wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting loving kindness I will have mercy on thee, says LORD thy Redeemer.

John 16:20

Truly, truly, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. Ye will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will become into joy. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 1:6

1 Peter 5:10

And may the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus (after suffering a little while) himself thoroughly prepare you. He will establish, strengthen, and provide a foundation. Verse Concepts

Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do above extraordinary--above all things that we ask or think--according to the power that works in us, Verse Concepts

1 Peter 5:10

Numbers 6:24

LORD bless thee, and keep thee. Verse Concepts

1 Timothy 1:17

Hebrews 13:20

Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of an eternal covenant--our Lord Jesus-- Verse Concepts

Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God

1 Peter 5:10

Revelation 17:14

2 Peter 1:10

Romans 8:30

And whom he predestined, these he also called, and whom he called, these he also made righteous, and whom he made righteous, these he also glorified. Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 1:2

1 Corinthians 1:9

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to them, to the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

just as ye know, as each one of you as a father of his own children, imploring you, and comforting, and solemnly declaring for you to walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we are indebted to express thanks to God always about you, brothers, beloved by Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation, in sanctification of spirit and belief of truth, for which he called you, through our good-news, for an acquired possession of glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:9

Who saved us and who called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal. Verse Concepts

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Hebrews 3:1-2

Because of which, holy brothers, companions of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our affirmation, Jesus Christ, who was faithful to him who appointed him, as also was Moses in all his house.

Hebrews 3:7-8

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, Today if ye hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, according to the day of the trial in the wilderness,

2 Peter 1:3

as all things of his divine power to us, things toward life and piety, which were granted through the knowledge of him who called us through glory and virtue. Verse Concepts

Jude 1:1

Jude, a bondman of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to the called, sanctified in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: Verse Concepts

The call of God » To man is » To the eternal glory of Christ

1 Peter 5:10

2 Thessalonians 2:14

for which he called you, through our good-news, for an acquired possession of glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

Calling » The lord calling

1 Peter 5:10

Galatians 1:15-16

But when it pleased God who separated me from my mother's belly, and called me through his grace, to reveal his Son in me, so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not straightaway confer with flesh and blood,

1 Corinthians 1:9

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in sanctification. Verse Concepts

Isaiah 49:1-5

Listen, O isles, to me, and hearken, ye peoples from far. LORD has called me from the womb. From the bowels of my mother he has made mention of my name. And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword. He has hid me in the shadow of his hand, and he has made me a polished shaft. He has kept me close in his quiver. And he said to me, Thou are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified. read more.
But I said, I have labored in vain. I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity. Yet surely the justice [due] to me is with LORD, and my recompense with my God. And now says LORD who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of LORD, and my God has become my strength),

Jeremiah 1:4-5

Now the word of LORD came to me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou came forth out of the womb I sanctified thee. I have appointed thee a prophet to the nations.

1 Corinthians 7:17-21

Except, as God has distributed to each man, as the Lord has called each, so let him walk. And so I command in all the congregations. Was any man called circumcised? He should not become uncircumcised. Was any man called in uncircumcision? He should not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, instead, the keeping of God's commandments. read more.
Each man, in the situation in which he was called, in this he should remain. Were thou called being a bondman? It should not concern thee. However if also thou are able to become free, take advantage of it instead.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

And may the God of peace himself sanctify you thoroughly. And may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, blamelessly at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he who calls you, who also will do it.

2 Peter 1:1-3

Simon Peter, a bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received an equally precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as all things of his divine power to us, things toward life and piety, which were granted through the knowledge of him who called us through glory and virtue.

Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints

1 Peter 5:10

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises up the poor out of the dust, he lifts up the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with rulers, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are LORD's, and he has set the world upon them. Verse Concepts

Colossians 3:4

When the Christ, our life, is made known, then ye also will be made known with him in glory. Verse Concepts

Psalm 73:24

Thou will guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Verse Concepts

Proverbs 3:35

The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Verse Concepts

Glory » Eternal » Saints called to

1 Peter 5:10

2 Thessalonians 2:14

for which he called you, through our good-news, for an acquired possession of glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

Grace » God is the God of all

1 Peter 5:10

Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus

1 Peter 5:10

Hebrews 3:1

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John indeed immersed an immersion of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus, the Christ. Verse Concepts

Romans 8:1

1 Corinthians 1:2

Romans 3:24

being made righteous freely by his grace, through the redemption in Christ Jesus, Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 1:30

1 Peter 5:14

Salute each other by a kiss of love. Peace to you, to all those in Christ Jesus. Truly. Verse Concepts

Perfection » Pray for

1 Peter 5:10

Hebrews 13:20-21

Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of an eternal covenant--our Lord Jesus-- may he make you fully qualified in every good work in order to do his will, doing in you what is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory into the ages of the ages. Truly.

Suffering » For Christ

James 5:10

Take an example, my brothers, of evil-suffering and longsuffering, the prophets who spoke in the name of Lord. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 5:10

1 Peter 4:13-14

But rejoice in so far as ye are partakers in the sufferings of the Christ, so that also at the revealing of his glory ye may rejoice, having exceeding joy. Blessed are ye if ye are reviled for the name of Christ, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. From them he is indeed blasphemed, but from you he is glorified.

Colossians 1:24

Philippians 1:29

Because to you it was granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, Verse Concepts

2 Timothy 2:12

If we endure, we will also reign together. If we renounce him, that man will also renounce us. Verse Concepts

Acts 9:16

For I will give him a glimpse of how many things it is necessary for him to suffer for my name. Verse Concepts

Philippians 3:10

Romans 8:26

And likewise also the Spirit helps our weaknesses, for we know not what we would pray for as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. Verse Concepts

Romans 8:17-23

And if children, also heirs, heirs indeed of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer jointly, so that we may also be glorified jointly. For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not comparable to the glory that is going to be revealed for us. For the eager expectation of the creation is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God. read more.
For the creation was made subject to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it in hope. Because the creation itself will also be freed from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation is groaning and travailing together until now. And not only so, but also ourselves who have the first fruit of the Spirit. And we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

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1 Corinthians 4:12-13

And we toil, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; being slandered, we entreat. We became as trash of the world, an offscouring of all things, until now.

2 Corinthians 1:7

knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also of the encouragement. Verse Concepts

2 Corinthians 4:11-18

For we who live are always given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that also the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death indeed works in us, but life in you. And having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we also believe, and therefore we speak, read more.
knowing that he who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up through Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace, which has multiplied because of the thankfulness of the many, may abound for the glory of God. Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day. For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness, while we look not at things seen, but at things not seen. For things seen are temporal, but things not seen are eternal.

Philippians 2:27-30

For also he was sick, near death, but God was merciful to him, and not only him, but also me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. Therefore I sent him more urgently, so that having seen him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed. read more.
Because for sake of the work of the Christ he came near the point of death, handing over his life so that he might fill up the deficiency of your service toward me.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5

So as for us ourselves to have pride in you in the congregations of God, for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the tribulations that ye endure, being evidence of the righteous judgment of God, for you to be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which also ye suffer.

Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution

2 Timothy 3:12

And also all those who want to live devoutly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For I think God has exhibited us the apostles least, as men sentenced to die, because we became a spectacle to the world, both to heavenly agents and to men. We are foolish for the sake of Christ, but ye are wise in Christ. We are weak, but ye are strong. Ye are esteemed, but we are disreputable. As far as the present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are ill clothed, and are treated roughly, and are homeless. read more.
And we toil, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; being slandered, we entreat. We became as trash of the world, an offscouring of all things, until now.

1 Peter 5:8-10

Be sober, be vigilant. Your opponent the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom to devour. Whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing the same sufferings are to be accomplished in the world by your brotherhood. And may the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus (after suffering a little while) himself thoroughly prepare you. He will establish, strengthen, and provide a foundation.