2 Timothy 3:11

11my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me aat Antioch, bat Iconium, and cat Lystrawhich persecutions I endured; yet dfrom them all ethe Lord rescued me.

James 1:2-5

Testing of Your Faith

2 fCount it all joy, my brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church; also verses 16, 19
when you meet trials hof various kinds,
3for you know that ithe testing of your faith jproduces steadfastness. 4And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be kperfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

5 lIf any of you lacks wisdom, mlet him ask God, nwho gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

1 Peter 3:13-14

13Now owho is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 pBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. qHave no fear of them, rnor be troubled,

1 Peter 4:12-16

Suffering as a Christian

12Beloved, do not be surprised at sthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice tinsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad uwhen his glory is revealed. 14 vIf you are insulted wfor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory
Some manuscripts insert and of power
and of God rests upon you.
15But ylet none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or zas a meddler. 16Yet aaif anyone suffers as a abChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God acin that name.

1 John 3:12

12We should not be like adCain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? aeBecause his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous.

Revelation of John 2:10

10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, afthat you may be tested, and for agten days ahyou will have tribulation. aiBe faithful ajunto death, and I will give you akthe crown of life.
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