2 Thessalonians 1:5-6
The Judgment at Christ’s Coming
5This is aevidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be bconsidered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering— 6since indeed God considers it cjust dto repay with affliction those who afflict you,1 Peter 4:12-14
Suffering as a Christian
12Beloved, do not be surprised at ethe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice finsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad gwhen his glory is revealed. 14 hIf you are insulted ifor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory ▼▼Some manuscripts insert and of power
and of God rests upon you.
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