We face death every day because of Jesus. Our bodies show what his death was like, so that his life can also be seen in us.
If we shared in Jesus' death by being baptized, we will be raised to life with him.
Here is a true message: “If we died with Christ, we will live with him.
Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return.
As we died with Christ, we believe we will also live with him.
Although he was weak when he was nailed to the cross, he now lives by the power of God. We are weak, just as Christ was. But you will see that we will live by the power of God, just as Christ does.
We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives.
It is exactly as the Scriptures say, “For you we face death all day long. We are like sheep on their way to be butchered.”
I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.
In fact, we felt sure that we were going to die. But this made us stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting God, who raises the dead to life.
On my own body are scars that prove I belong to Christ Jesus. So I don't want anyone to bother me any more.
In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live.
When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead person. But he put his right hand on me and said: Don't be afraid! I am the first, the last,
Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.