For his wrath endureth but the twinkling of an eye, and in his pleasure is life; heaviness may well endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Verse Concepts

Psalm 103:9

He will not alwayS be chiding, neither keepeth he his anger forever. Verse Concepts

Isaiah 54:7-8

A little while have I forsaken thee, but with great mercifulness shall I take thee up unto me. When I was angry, I hid my face from thee for a little season, but through everlasting goodness shall I pardon thee, sayeth the LORD thine avenger.

John 16:20

Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice. Ye shall sorrow: but your sorrow shall be turned to joy. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 1:6

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you. Verse Concepts

Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as

Ephesians 3:20

Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Verse Concepts

1 Peter 5:10

Numbers 6:24

The LORD bless thee and keep thee. Verse Concepts

1 Timothy 1:17

Hebrews 13:20

The God of peace that brought again from death our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting testament, 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

Moreover, which he appointed before, them he also called; and which he called, them also he justified; which he justified, them he also glorified. Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 1:2

1 Corinthians 1:9

1 Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called, both of Jews and Greeks, we preach Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

as ye know how that we exhorted and comforted, and besought every one of you, as a father his children, that ye would walk worthy of God, which hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth: whereunto he called you by our gospel, to obtain the glory that cometh of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:9

which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was, Verse Concepts

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Hebrews 3:1-2

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the celestial callings, consider the Ambassador and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; which was faithful to him that made him even as was Moses in all his house.

Hebrews 3:7-8

Wherefore, as the holy ghost saith, "Today if ye shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts, after the rebellion in the day of temptation in the wilderness,

2 Peter 1:3

According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory: Verse Concepts

Jude 1:1

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, the brother of James. To them which are called and sanctified in God the father, and preserved in Christ Jesus. Verse Concepts

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

1 Peter 5:10

2 Thessalonians 2:14

whereunto he called you by our gospel, to obtain the glory that cometh of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

Calling » The lord calling

1 Peter 5:10

Galatians 1:15-16

But when it pleased God, which separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, for to declare his son by me, that I should preach him among the heathen: Immediately I commended not of the matter with flesh and blood,

1 Corinthians 1:9

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness: but unto holiness. Verse Concepts

Isaiah 49:1-5

Hearken ye isles unto me, and give heed ye people that are afar. The LORD called me out of the womb and made mention of my name, when I was in my mother's bowels. And he made my mouth like a sharp sword. In the shadow he led me with his hand. And he made me as an excellent arrow, and hid in his quiver. And he said to me, "Thou art my servant O Israel, in whom I will be glorified." read more.
And I said, "I labour in vain and spend my strength for nought, and unprofitably. Howbeit, my cause I commit to the LORD and my travail unto my God." And now saith the LORD that formed me in the womb, to be his servant and to turn Jacob unto him,

Jeremiah 1:4-5

The word of the LORD spake thus unto me, "Before I fashioned thee in thy mother's womb, I did know thee: And before thou wast born, I sanctified thee and ordained thee, to be a Prophet unto the people."

1 Corinthians 7:17-21

But even as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every person, so let him walk: and so ordain I in all congregations. If any man be called being circumcised, let him add nothing thereto. If any be called uncircumcised: let him not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing, uncircumcision is nothing: but the keeping of the commandments of God is altogether. read more.
Let every man abide in the same state wherein he was called. Art thou called a servant? Care not for it. Nevertheless if thou mayst be free, use it rather.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

The very God of peace sanctify you throughout. And I pray God that your whole spirit, soul, and body, be kept faultless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he, which called you: which will also do it.

2 Peter 1:1-3

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them which have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness that cometh of our God and saviour Jesus Christ. Grace with you, and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory:

Glory » Eternal » Inherited by saints

1 Peter 5:10

1 Samuel 2:8

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill: to set them among princes, and to inherit them with the seat of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the round world upon them. Verse Concepts

Colossians 3:4

When Christ, which is our life, shall show himself; then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Verse Concepts

Psalm 73:24

Thou leadest me with thy counsel, and afterward receivest me unto glory. Verse Concepts

Proverbs 3:35

The wise shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have. Verse Concepts

Glory » Eternal » Saints called to

1 Peter 5:10

2 Thessalonians 2:14

whereunto he called you by our gospel, to obtain the glory that cometh 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

Then said Paul, "John verily baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him, which should come after him. That is on Christ Jesus." Verse Concepts

Romans 8:1

1 Corinthians 1:2

Romans 3:24

but are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 1:30

1 Peter 5:14

Greet ye one another with the kiss of love. Peace be with you all which are in Christ Jesus. Amen. {Here ends the First General Epistle of Peter} Verse Concepts

Perfection » Pray for

1 Peter 5:10

Hebrews 13:20-21

The God of peace that brought again from death our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting testament, make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.

Suffering » For Christ

James 5:10

Take, my brethren, the prophets: for an example of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which spake in the name of the Lord. Verse Concepts

1 Peter 5:10

1 Peter 4:13-14

but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's passions, that when his glory appeareth, ye may be merry and glad. If ye be railed upon for the name of Christ; happy are ye. For the spirit of glory and the spirit of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of: but on your part he is glorified.

Colossians 1:24

Philippians 1:29

For unto you it is given, that not only ye should believe on Christ: but also suffer for his sake, Verse Concepts

2 Timothy 2:12

If we be patient, we shall also reign with him; If we deny him, he also shall deny us; Verse Concepts

Acts 9:16

For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake." Verse Concepts

Philippians 3:10

Romans 8:26

Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue. Verse Concepts

Romans 8:17-23

If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together. For I suppose that the afflictions of this life are not worthy of the glory which shall be showed upon us. Also, the fervent desire of the creatures abideth looking when the sons of God shall appear; read more.
because the creatures are subdued to vanity against their will: but for his will which subdueth them in hope. For the very creatures shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. For we know that every creature groaneth with us also, and travaileth in pain even unto this time. Not they only, but even we also: which have the first fruits of the spirit mourn in ourselves and wait for the adoption and look for the deliverance of our bodies.

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1 Corinthians 4:12-13

and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it. We are evil spoken of, and we pray. We are made as it were the filthiness of the world, the offscouring of all things, even unto this time.

2 Corinthians 1:7

yet our hope is steadfast for you inasmuch as we know how, that as ye have your part in afflictions, so shall ye be partakers of consolation. Verse Concepts

2 Corinthians 4:11-18

For we which live, are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might appear in our mortal flesh. So then death worketh in us, and life in you. Seeing then that we have the same spirit of faith, according as it is written - "I believed and therefore have I spoken" - we also believe, and therefore speak. read more.
For we know that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, shall raise up us, also, by the means of Jesus, and shall set us with you; for all things I do for your sakes, that the plenteous grace by thanks given of many, may redound to the praise of God. Wherefore, we are not wearied: but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our exceeding tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepareth an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us, while we look not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen. For things which are seen, are temporal: but things which are not seen are eternal.

Philippians 2:27-30

and no doubt he was sick, and that nigh unto death, but God had mercy on him: not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have had sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore the diligentlier, that when ye should see him, ye might rejoice again, and I might be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such: read more.
because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5

so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer: which is a token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye are counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.

Suffering » Who shall suffer persecution

2 Timothy 3:12

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecutions. Verse Concepts

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

Me thinketh that God hath set forth us, which are apostles, for the lowest of all: as it were, men appointed to death. For we are a gazingstock unto the world, and to the angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, and ye are wise through Christ: we are weak, and ye are strong. Ye are honorable, and we are despised. Even unto this day we hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted with fists, and have no certain dwelling place, read more.
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it. We are evil spoken of, and we pray. We are made as it were the filthiness of the world, the offscouring of all things, even unto this time.

1 Peter 5:8-10

Be sober, and watch. For your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist, steadfast in the faith, remembering that ye do but fulfill the same afflictions which are appointed to your brethren that are in the world. The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.