Thematic Bible: Under suffering


Thematic Bible



and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as to sons: My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineAssurance in the life of faithChastisementRebukeDespisersBelievers As Sons Of GodUnderestimationForgetting ThingsGod UrgingLosing CourageGod Requite Them!Discipline Child


Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial that has come on you to try you, as if some strange thing had happened to you. But, inasmuch as you are partakers of the sufferings of the Christ,, rejoice, that, at the revelation of his glory, you may also be exceedingly joyful. If you are reproached on account of Christ, happy are you: for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you. On their part he is reviled, but on your part he is glorified: read more.
for no one of you should suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. But if any one suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this account.