1 Corinthians 15:19

God's Word

If Christ is our hope in this life only, we deserve more pity than any other people.

Cross References

Psalm 17:14

With your power rescue me from mortals, O Lord, from mortals who enjoy their inheritance only in this life. You fill their bellies with your treasure. Their children are satisfied ⌞with it⌟, and they leave what remains to their children.

Ecclesiastes 6:11

The more words there are, the more pointless they become. What advantage do mortals gain from this?

Ecclesiastes 9:9

Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, during all your brief, pointless life. God has given you your pointless life under the sun. This is your lot ⌞in life⌟ and what you get for the hard work that you do under the sun.

Matthew 24:9

“Then they will hand you over to those who will torture and kill you. All nations will hate you because you are committed to me.

Luke 21:34

“Make sure that you don’t become drunk, hung over, and worried about life. Then that day could suddenly catch you by surprise

Luke 8:14

The seeds that were planted among thornbushes are people who hear the word, but as life goes on the worries, riches, and pleasures of life choke them. So they don’t produce anything good.

John 16:2

You will be thrown out of synagogues. Certainly, the time is coming when people who murder you will think that they are serving God.

John 16:33

I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”

1 Thessalonians 1:3

In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring.

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.

2 Timothy 2:4

Whoever serves in the military doesn’t get mixed up in non-military activities. This pleases his commanding officer.

2 Timothy 3:12

Those who try to live a godly life because they believe in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

1 Peter 1:21

Through him you believe in God who brought Christ back to life and gave him glory. So your faith and confidence are in God.

Revelation 14:13

I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: From now on those who die believing in the Lord are blessed.” “Yes,” says the Spirit. “Let them rest from their hard work. What they have done goes with them.”