Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker. But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
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But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
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Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
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For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,
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