3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined for them.
4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.
5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.
Revelation 2:10 - Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:10
John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have tr... Click to read the verse John 16:33 Click to read the verse John 16:33
Ephesians 3:13 - I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your gl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:13
Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22
Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:24
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58
Luke 16:25 - “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while... Click to read the verse Luke 16:25 Click to read the verse Luke 16:25
Acts 20:23-24 - I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. Click to read the verse Acts 20:23-24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:23-24
1 Corinthians 4:9 - For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like m... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:9
John 16:2 - They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you wil... Click to read the verse John 16:2 Click to read the verse John 16:2
Acts 21:13 - Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound... Click to read the verse Acts 21:13 Click to read the verse Acts 21:13
Acts 20:24 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24
Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:17
Colossians 1:23 - if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the go... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23
Philippians 1:28 - without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they w... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:28 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:28
Psalms 112:6 - Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 112:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:6
Job 23:14 - He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. Click to read the verse Job 23:14 Click to read the verse Job 23:14
1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9
2 Timothy 1:8 - So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:8
Romans 8:35-37 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or fami... Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-37 Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-37
2 Timothy 3:11-12 - persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, th... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11-12 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11-12
Romans 5:3 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3
1 Peter 2:21 - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you shou... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21
Revelation 2:13 - I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not r... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:13
Acts 20:23 - I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. Click to read the verse Acts 20:23 Click to read the verse Acts 20:23
1 Peter 4:12-14 - Suffering for Being a Christian Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12-14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12-14
Acts 21:11 - Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, “The Holy... Click to read the verse Acts 21:11 Click to read the verse Acts 21:11
Acts 9:16 - I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Click to read the verse Acts 9:16 Click to read the verse Acts 9:16
Luke 21:12 - “But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to sy... Click to read the verse Luke 21:12 Click to read the verse Luke 21:12
1 Peter 5:9 - Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the worl... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:9
Matthew 24:9-10 - “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all n... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:9-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:9-10
2 Thessalonians 2:2 - not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have c... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:2
Acts 2:25 - David said about him: “‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will... Click to read the verse Acts 2:25 Click to read the verse Acts 2:25
Matthew 10:16-18 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16-18 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16-18
2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4
John 15:19-21 - If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the ... Click to read the verse John 15:19-21 Click to read the verse John 15:19-21