1 Thessalonians 3:3

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so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.

Cross References

Job 23:14

He will carry out ⌞his⌟ orders concerning me as he does with so many other things.

Psalm 112:6

He will never fail. A righteous person will always be remembered.

Luke 21:12

“Before all these things happen, people will arrest and persecute you. They will hand you over to their synagogues and put you into their prisons. They will drag you in front of kings and governors because of my name.

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.”

Acts 2:25

This is what David meant when he said about Jesus: ‘I always see the Lord in front of me. I cannot be moved because he is by my side.

Acts 21:11

During his visit he took Paul’s belt and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to people who are not Jewish.’ ”

Acts 21:13

Then Paul replied, “Why are you crying like this and breaking my heart? I’m ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but also to die there for the sake of the Lord, the one named Jesus.”

Acts 9:16

I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.”

Romans 5:3

But that’s not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌞of your faith⌟. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.

1 Corinthians 4:9

As I see it, God has placed us apostles last in line, like people condemned to die. We have become a spectacle for people and angels to look at.

Ephesians 3:13

So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory.

Philippians 1:28

So don’t let your opponents intimidate you in any way. This is God’s way of showing them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved.

Colossians 1:23

This is on the condition that you continue in faith without being moved from the solid foundation of the hope that the Good News contains. You’ve heard this Good News of which I, Paul, became a servant. It has been spread throughout all creation under heaven.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

It was not God’s intention that we experience his anger but that we obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord or be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God’s power, join me in suffering for the sake of the Good News.

1 Peter 2:21

God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. Satan’s throne is there. You hold on to my name and have not denied your belief in me, even in the days of Antipas. He was my faithful witness who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.