Philippians 1:28
28and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is aa clear sign to them of their destruction, but bof your salvation, and that from God.Colossians 1:23
23 cif indeed you continue in the faith, dstable and steadfast, not shifting from ethe hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed fin all creation ▼▼Or to every creature
under heaven, hand of which I, Paul, became a minister. 2 Thessalonians 1:4
4Therefore iwe ourselves boast about you jin the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith kin all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.2 Timothy 1:8
8Therefore ldo not be ashamed of mthe testimony about our Lord, nor of nme his prisoner, but oshare in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,1 Peter 4:12-14
Suffering as a Christian
12Beloved, do not be surprised at pthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice qinsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad rwhen his glory is revealed. 14 sIf you are insulted tfor the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory ▼▼Some manuscripts insert and of power
and of God rests upon you. 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, vthat you may be tested, and for wten days xyou will have tribulation. yBe faithful zunto death, and I will give you aathe crown of life.Revelation of John 2:13
13“‘I know where you dwell, abwhere Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not acdeny my faith ▼▼Or your faith in me
even in the days of Antipas aemy faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
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