1 Peter 1:6-7
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6 In all this you greatly rejoice,(A) though now for a little while(B) you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.(C) 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness(D) of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire(E)—may result in praise, glory and honor(F) when Jesus Christ is revealed.(G)
Hebrews 12:6
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Hebrews 12:8
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8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline(A)—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.
1 Peter 4:1-2
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Living for God
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body,(A) arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.(B) 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires,(C) but rather for the will of God.
2 Timothy 3:12
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12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,(A)
2 Timothy 2:11
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1 Peter 4:12-13
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice(B) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,(C) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.(D)
1 Peter 2:21
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21 To this(A) you were called,(B) because Christ suffered for you,(C) leaving you an example,(D) that you should follow in his steps.
1 Peter 4:19
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19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will(A) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
2 Timothy 2:12
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