Thematic Bible: In sorrow in tribulation, examples of
Thematic Bible
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Famine
Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation!
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Poverty
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf. And with my own body I supplement whatever is lacking [on our part] of Christ’s afflictions, on behalf of His body, which is the church.
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Imprisonment
After striking them many times [with the rods], they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to guard them securely.
But about midnight when Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them;
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Fiery trials
Beloved, do not be amazed and bewildered at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you. But insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, rejoice, so that when His glory [full of radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may also rejoice with triumph [exultantly].
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Loss of property
For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven].
Joy » In sorrow in tribulation, examples of » Persecution
So they left the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy [dignified by indignity] to suffer shame for [the sake of] His name.