Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God.
Verse Concepts
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
Faith » Trial of
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
when anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. But he who received the seed on rocky places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. And when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away. read more.
Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. Then if any one says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. read more.
For false christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. See, I have told you beforehand.
For false christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. See, I have told you beforehand.
And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And the ones that fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
We ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you are enduring. This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.
Show 1 more verse
For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, saying, "I will surely bless you and multiply you." And so Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise.
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Verse Concepts
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son,
Verse Concepts
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
When he had entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."
Verse Concepts
And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
Verse Concepts
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Verse Concepts
Faith » Trial of, works patience
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
Faith/faithfulness » The trying of your faith
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, read more.
as you obtain the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
as you obtain the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Verse Concepts
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son,
Verse Concepts
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
When he had entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."
Verse Concepts
And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
Verse Concepts
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Verse Concepts
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.
Verse Concepts
Patience » What works patience
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Temptation » A test
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son,
Verse Concepts
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Verse Concepts
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Verse Concepts
Because you have kept my command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Verse Concepts
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
Verse Concepts
then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
Verse Concepts
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Verse Concepts
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Verse Concepts
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Verse Concepts
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son,
Verse Concepts
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Verse Concepts
When he had entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord."
Verse Concepts
And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
Verse Concepts
And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
Verse Concepts
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Trial » The trying of your faith
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, read more.
as you obtain the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
as you obtain the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.