Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.
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If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.
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If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you. Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business; But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But be glad that you are given a part in the pains of Christ; so that at the revelation of his glory you may have great joy. If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.
So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong.
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But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;
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Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.
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Because to you it has been given in the cause of Christ not only to have faith in him, but to undergo pain on his account:
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