Act 14:22, Eph 6:11, 13, 1Th 3:3, 2Ti 3:12, Jam 4:7, 1Pe 2:21 | ISV | STEP | strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must endure many hardships to get into the kingdom of God.”

Acts 14:22

22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, “We must endure many hardships to get into the kingdom of God.”Matt 10:38; 16:24; Luke 22:28-29; Acts 11:23; 13:43; Rom 8:17; 2Tim 2:11-12; 3:12

Ephesians 6:11

11 Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil's strategies. ^{▼▼Or schemes}Rom 13:12; 2Cor 6:7; Eph 6:13; 1Thes 5:8

Ephesians 6:13

13 For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand in that evil day. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.2Cor 10:4; Eph 5:16; 6:11

1 Thessalonians 3:3

3 so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that we were destined for this.Acts 9:16; 14:22; 20:23; 21:11; 1Cor 4:9; Eph 3:13; 2Tim 3:12; 1Pet 2:21

2 Timothy 3:12

12 Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted.Josh 17:14; Ps 34:19; Matt 16:24; Acts 14:22; 1Cor 15:19; 1Thes 3:3

James 4:7

7 Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.Eph 4:27; 6:11; 1Pet 5:9

1 Peter 2:21

21 This is, in fact, what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps.Matt 16:24; John 13:15; Acts 14:22; Phil 2:5; 1Thes 3:3; 2Tim 3:12; 1Pet 3:18; 1John 2:6