Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
And if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him praise God in this portion.
If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, ye happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: by them truly he is defamed, and by you he is praised.
If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, ye happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: by them truly he is defamed, and by you he is praised. For let not any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or doing evil, or as an inspector, in what pertains to others. And if as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; and let him praise God in this portion.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But, inasmuch as ye participate in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice; that also, in the revelation of his glory, ye might rejoice, transported with joy. If ye be reproached in the name of Christ, ye happy; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: by them truly he is defamed, and by you he is praised.
Therefore am I contented in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities in expulsions, in extremities for Christ: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
But if ye also suffer for justice, happy are ye: be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Truly therefore they went rejoicing from the face of the council, that for his name they were deemed worthy to be dishonoured.
For upon you was it conferred as a favor for Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him;