Thematic Bible: Suffering for Christ
Thematic Bible
Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Suffering for Christ
But if any suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God herein.
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: and though as to them He is blasphemed, yet as to you He is glorified.
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: and though as to them He is blasphemed, yet as to you He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as a malefactor, or as an intermeddler with other people's affairs. But if any suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God herein.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
but rejoice in that ye are partakers in the sufferings of Christ; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may also rejoice with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: and though as to them He is blasphemed, yet as to you He is glorified.
And therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, and in straits for the sake of Christ: for when I am thus weak, then am I made strong.
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
Privileges of saints » Suffering for Christ
And they departed from the presence of the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for his name.
For to you it is granted as a favor from Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for his sake: