Thematic Bible: Consolation under Affliction
Thematic Bible
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
So, you should submit yourselves to God, but oppose the devil, and he will flee from you.
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Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.
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Every temptation that you have experienced is one that commonly happens to people. But God is dependable and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability [to cope with it]; [instead] He will provide, along with the temptation, also a way of escaping [it], so you people will be able to endure it.
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then the Lord [surely] knows how to rescue godly people from trying situations, and to keep unrighteous people under [a sentence of] punishment [to be received] on the judgment day.
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The person who perseveres under trials is blessed, because when he has been approved by God, he will receive the crown of [never ending] life, which God has promised to those who love Him.
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But God said to me, "My unearned favor is enough for you, for my power is made complete in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will most gladly boast, so that the power of Christ can rest on me.
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And the God, who brings peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet [i.e., bring an end to the divisive work of the false teachers there]. May the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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Consolation under Affliction » God is the author and giver of
But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.
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May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus,
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Now, may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us never ending encouragement and good hope through [His] unearned favor, encourage and strengthen your hearts in every good thing you do and say.
May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Father of compassionate feelings and the God of all comfort, be praised.
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[We also pray that you will be] strengthened with great power, according to God's glorious might, so that you will have great endurance and patience [coupled] with joy.
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Consolation under Affliction » By ministers of the gospel
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any [kind of] trouble, through the comfort we ourselves have received from Him.
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But if we experience trouble, it is in order [to provide] for your comfort and salvation. Or, if we are comforted, it is in order [to provide] for your comfort [also], which enables you to endure patiently the same sufferings we experience.
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But the person who prophesies speaks [God's message] to people to build them up [spiritually], encourage them and comfort them.
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Consolation under Affliction » To those who mourn for sin
Consolation under Affliction » Saints should administer to each other
And we urge you, brothers, to warn those who are idle [Note: The word "idle" originally meant, "insubordinate, or unruly." See II Thess. 3:6-7, 11], encourage those who are timid, help the [spiritually] weak and be patient with everyone.
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So, encourage one another with these words.
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Therefore, [continue to] encourage one another, and build each other up [spiritually], just as you are also doing.
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Consolation under Affliction » To the troubled in mind
[Jesus continued], "Do not allow your hearts to be upset. You should believe in God, and believe in me also.
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Truly, truly, I tell you, you will cry and mourn [i.e., over my suffering and death], but the world will be glad [about it]. You will be sad, but your sadness will turn to joy [i.e., when learning of my resurrection].
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So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.
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Consolation under Affliction » To those deserted by friends
I will not abandon you [Note: The Greek says, "leave you orphans"]; I will come [back] to you.
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"If the world hates you, then know that it has [already] hated me, [even] before it hated you. If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own people. But since you do not belong to the world, for I chose you out of it, that is why the world hates you.
Consolation under Affliction » Is sought in vain from the world
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.
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"But the Helper will come, that is, the Holy Spirit of truth [i.e., who reveals truth]. He comes from the Father and I will send Him to you from the Father. [When He comes] He will give testimony about me.
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Yet I am telling you the truth: It will be helpful to you for me to go away. For unless I go, the Helper [i.e., the Holy Spirit] will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.
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"And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever.
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Consolation under Affliction » Promised
Consolation under Affliction » Christ is the author and giver of
I will not abandon you [Note: The Greek says, "leave you orphans"]; I will come [back] to you.
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For just as we experience an overflow of Christ's sufferings, even so we also experience an overflow of comfort through Christ.
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Consolation under Affliction » To the poor
Consolation under Affliction » Through the holy scriptures
Consolation under Affliction » Is a cause of praise
Consolation under Affliction » Is abundant
Consolation under Affliction » Under the infirmities of age
Consolation under Affliction » Is everlasting
Now, may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us never ending encouragement and good hope through [His] unearned favor,
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Consolation under Affliction » To the persecuted
Consolation under Affliction » In prospect of death
Consolation under Affliction » Is strong
He did this so that by two unchangeable things [i.e., His promise and His oath], (and it is impossible for God to lie), we, who have fled [to God] for refuge, could be greatly encouraged to take hold of the hope set before us [i.e., the hope of never ending life].
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Consolation under Affliction » Pray for
Consolation under Affliction » To the sick
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