Thematic Bible: Is derived from
Thematic Bible
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
You should rejoice that you are sharing some of what Christ has suffered, so that you will get to rejoice all the more when He returns in His splendor. If you are spoken against for being Christians, you have God's blessing, because His glorious Holy Spirit rests upon you [to provide comfort, See John 14:16].
So, I am pleased to [endure] weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties, [all] for Christ's sake. For when I am weak [physically], then I am strong [spiritually].
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But even if you have to suffer for doing what was right, you still have [God's] blessing. So, do not be afraid of the threats [of your persecutors], and do not let it worry you.
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Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and [special] petition, along with thanksgivings, you should make your requests known to God. And [when you do], the peace from God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and thoughts [from anxiety] in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
If you know these things, you will be happy if you practice them.
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Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Divine chastening
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
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Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Finding wisdom
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Fear of God
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their lord
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their help
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Their mutual love
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope in the lord
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Praising God
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » The words of Christ
But now I am coming to you, and I am speaking these things [while still] in the world, so that they [i.e., the apostles] may have my joy within them in all its fullness.
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Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope of glory
Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
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Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
You have condemned and murdered the righteous man [i.e., the innocent person, See verse 4] and he does not [even] resist you.
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Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Popular applause
The people began shouting, "His is the voice of a god and not a man."
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