Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
Yet if any man suffereth as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as a busy-body in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffereth as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But rejoice, seeing ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
But if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;