Isa 8:12-13, Jer 1:8, Mat 5:10-12, Joh 14:1, 27, Jam 1:12, 1Pe 2:19, 4:14 | ISV

Isaiah 8:12-13

Jeremiah 1:8

Matthew 5:10-12

10 “How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,2Cor 4:17; 2Tim 2:12; 1Pet 3:14

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

11 “How blessed are you whenever people ^{▼▼Lit. they} insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely ^{▼▼Other mss. lack falsely} because of me!Luke 6:22; 1Pet 4:14 12 Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! For that's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you.”2Chr 36:16; Neh 9:26; Matt 23:34, 37; Luke 6:23; Acts 5:41; 7:52; Rom 5:3; 1Thes 2:15; James 1:2; 1Pet 4:13

Salt and Light in the World Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34-35

John 14:1

1 Jesus the Way to the Father

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe ^{▼▼Or You believe} in God, believe also in me.John 14:27

John 14:27

27 I am leaving peace with you. I am giving you my own peace. I am not giving it to you as the world gives. So do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.John 3:1; Phil 4:7; Col 3:15

James 1:12

12 Our Desires Tempt UsHow blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God ^{▼▼Lit. he; other mss. read God; still other mss. read the Lord} has promised to those who keep on loving him.Job 5:17; Prov 3:11-12; Matt 10:22; 19:28-29; 1Cor 9:25; 2Tim 4:8; Heb 12:5; James 2:5; 1Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10; 3:19

1 Peter 2:19

19 For it is a fine thing if, when moved by your conscience to please God, you suffer patiently when wronged.Matt 5:10; Rom 13:5; 1Pet 3:14

1 Peter 4:14

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God is resting on you. ^{▼▼Other mss. read on you. For their sake he is being blasphemed, but for your sake he is being glorified.}Matt 5:11; 2Cor 12:10; James 1:12; 1Pet 2:12, 19-20