Matthew 5:3

3 aBlessed are bthe poor in spirit, for ctheirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-7

4Therefore dwe ourselves boast about you ein the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith fin all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.

The Judgment at Christ’s Coming

5This is gevidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be hconsidered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering 6since indeed God considers it ijust jto repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7and to grant krelief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when lthe Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven mwith his mighty angels

James 1:12

12 nBlessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive othe crown of life, pwhich God has promised to those who love him.
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