2 Corinthians 7:4

God's Word

I have great confidence in you, and I have a lot of reasons to be proud of you. Even as we suffer, I’m encouraged and feel very happy.

Cross References

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.

Romans 5:3

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

1 Corinthians 1:4

I always thank God for you because Christ Jesus has shown you God’s good will.

2 Corinthians 1:14

even though you now understand it only partially. We are your reason to be proud, as you will be our reason to be proud on the day of our Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us whenever we suffer. That is why whenever other people suffer, we are able to comfort them by using the same comfort we have received from God.

2 Corinthians 10:8

So, if I brag a little too much about the authority which the Lord gave us, I’m not ashamed. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you.

2 Corinthians 11:21

I’m ashamed to admit it, but Timothy and I don’t have the strength to do those things to you. Whatever other people dare to brag about, I, like a fool, can also brag about.

2 Corinthians 2:14

But I thank God, who always leads us in victory because of Christ. Wherever we go, God uses us to make clear what it means to know Christ. It’s like a fragrance that fills the air.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Since we have confidence ⌞in the new promise⌟, we speak very boldly.

2 Corinthians 7:14

I didn’t have to be ashamed of anything I had said to him when I bragged about you. Since everything we told you was true, our bragging to Titus has also proved to be true.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So give these men a demonstration of your love. Show their congregations that we were right to be proud of you.

Philippians 1:14

So through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers and sisters confidence to speak God’s word more boldly and fearlessly than ever.

Philippians 1:20

I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of. I will speak very boldly and honor Christ in my body, now as always, whether I live or die.

Philippians 1:26

So by coming to you again, I want to give you even more reason to have pride in Christ Jesus with me.

Philippians 2:17

My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service ⌞I offer to God⌟ for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

Who is our hope, joy, or prize that we can brag about in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Isn’t it you?

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.

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.

Philemon 1:7

Your love ⌞for God’s people⌟ gives me a lot of joy and encouragement. You, brother, have comforted God’s people.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.