Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you; certainly on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you; certainly on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. So let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as desirous of the things of others. But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of the afflictions of the Christ, so that also in the revelation of his glory, ye may rejoice in triumph. If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; for the glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you; certainly on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
Therefore I am content in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake, for when I am weak, then am I strong.
But also if ye suffer anything for righteousness' sake, blessed are ye; therefore, be not afraid of their terror neither be troubled,
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
For unto you it is granted regarding Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,