Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.
For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,