Thematic Bible: Under suffering

You have forgotten the encouragement that is addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline or give up when you are corrected by him. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineAssurance in the life of faithChastisementRebukeDespisersBelievers As Sons Of GodUnderestimationForgetting ThingsGod UrgingLosing CourageGod Requite Them!Discipline Child

Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! That's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you." Verse ConceptsHeavenly RewardsReward, DivineSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseRejoicing In TribulationGladnessExcitementSufferings RewardedBeforeProphets SufferingBelonging To HeavenRejoicing In TrialReward For WorksMartyrdomRewardgaysPersecutionBeing GayGay MarriagePatience In RelationshipsStruggles In Relationshipjoyful

Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of the Messiah, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you. read more.
Of course, none of you should suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker. But if you suffer for being a Christian, do not feel ashamed, but glorify God with that name.