Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions » Often severe
And I said to him: Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me: These are they who have come out of great affliction, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Temptation » A test
By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: even his first-born, did he that had received the promises, offer up,
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Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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in which you rejoice, though now for a little while, since it is needful, you are in sorrow under various temptations; that your faith, when proved, being much more precious than gold, which perishes though it be tried by fire, may be found to be for praise and honor and glory, at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
My brethren, count it all joy, when you fall into manifold trials, knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.