Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if anyone suffers as a “Christian,” he should not be ashamed but should glorify God in having that name.
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If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
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If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a meddler. But if [anyone suffers] as a Christian, he should not be ashamed, but should glorify God with that name.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
Instead, as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah rejoice, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory. If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed,
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Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name.
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For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
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