Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, because you know that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession. ,
See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about #— #the Lord is compassionate and merciful.