Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God because of this.
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you. Truly according to them, He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you. Truly according to them, He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or a meddler in the affairs of others. But if one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God because of this.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
but rejoice according as you are partakers of Christ's suffering, so that when His glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you. Truly according to them, He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.
Therefore I am pleased in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am powerful.
But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
Then indeed they departed from the presence of the sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be shamed for His name.
For to you it is given on behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake,