1 Peter 1:6-7
New King James Version
6 (A)In this you greatly rejoice, though now (B)for a little while, if need be, (C)you have been [a]grieved by various trials, 7 that (D)the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though (E)it is tested by fire, (F)may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
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- 1 Peter 1:6 distressed
1 Peter 1:6-7
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)In this you greatly rejoice, even though now (B)for a little while, (C)if necessary, you have been distressed by (D)various [a]trials, 7 so that the [b](E)proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes (F)though tested by fire, (G)may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at (H)the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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- 1 Peter 1:6 Or temptations
- 1 Peter 1:7 Or genuineness
1 Peter 1:6-7
King James Version
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
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Hebrews 12:6
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6 For (A)whom the Lord loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”
Hebrews 12:6
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 12:6
King James Version
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if you are without chastening, (A)of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if you are without discipline, (A)of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
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1 Peter 4:1-2
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Christ’s Example to Be Followed
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered [a]for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, (A)but for the will of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:1 NU omits for us
1 Peter 4:1-2
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Keep Fervent in Your Love
4 Therefore, since (A)Christ has [a]suffered in the flesh, (B)arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because (C)the one who has [b]suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 (D)so as to live (E)the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the (F)will of God.
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- 1 Peter 4:1 I.e., suffered death
- 1 Peter 4:1 I.e., suffered death
1 Peter 4:1-2
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4 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Yes, and (A)all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus (A)will be persecuted.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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2 Timothy 2:12
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2 Timothy 2:12
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- 2 Timothy 2:12 Lit will deny
2 Timothy 2:12
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12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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Suffering for God’s Glory
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice (A)to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that (B)when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
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1 Peter 4:12-13
New American Standard Bible
Share the Sufferings of Christ
12 (A)Beloved, do not be surprised at the (B)fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though something strange were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you (C)share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that at the (D)revelation of His glory (E)you may also rejoice and be overjoyed.
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1 Peter 4:12-13
King James Version
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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1 Peter 5:10
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10 But [a]may the God of all grace, (A)who called [b]us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, [c]perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
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- 1 Peter 5:10 NU the God of all grace,
- 1 Peter 5:10 NU, M you
- 1 Peter 5:10 NU will perfect
1 Peter 5:10
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10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
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2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
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4 so that (A)we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God (B)for your patience and faith (C)in all your persecutions and [a]tribulations that you endure, 5 which is (D)manifest[b] evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, (E)for which you also suffer;
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 afflictions
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5 plain
2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
New American Standard Bible
4 As a result, we ourselves (A)speak proudly of you among (B)the churches of God for your [a]perseverance and faith [b](C)in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. 5 This is [c]a (D)plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be (E)considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you indeed are suffering.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or steadfastness
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or during all
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5 Or proof of
2 Thessalonians 1:4-5
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4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
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