Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
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Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But, if a man suffers as a Christian, do not let him be ashamed of it; let him bring honour to God even though he bears that name.
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If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
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If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you. I need hardly say that no one among you must suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or for interfering in matters which do not concern Christians. But, if a man suffers as a Christian, do not let him be ashamed of it; let him bring honour to God even though he bears that name.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
No, the more you share the sufferings of the Christ, the more may you rejoice, that, when the time comes for the manifestation of his Glory, you may rejoice and exult. If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
That is why I delight in weakness, ill-treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!
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Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
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Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
But the Apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that Name;
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For, on behalf of Christ, you have had the privilege granted you, not only of trusting in him, but also of suffering on his behalf.
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