Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
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Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
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If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men's matters. But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
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But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
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Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.
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Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
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