1 Thessalonians 3:3

New Century Version

so none of you would be upset by these troubles. You yourselves know that we must face these troubles.

Cross References

Job 23:14

He will do to me what he said he would do, and he has many plans like this.

Psalm 112:6

will never be defeated. Good people will always be remembered.

Luke 21:12

“But before all these things happen, people will arrest you and treat you cruelly. They will judge you in their synagogues and put you in jail and force you to stand before kings and governors, because you follow me.

John 16:2

People will put you out of their synagogues. Yes, the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are offering service to God.

John 16:33

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.”

Acts 14:22

making the followers of Jesus stronger and helping them stay in the faith. They said, “We must suffer many things to enter God’s kingdom.”

Acts 2:25

For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt.

Acts 21:11

He came to us and borrowed Paul’s belt and used it to tie his own hands and feet. He said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how evil people in Jerusalem will tie up the man who wears this belt. Then they will give him to the older leaders.’ ”

Acts 21:13

But he said, “Why are you crying and making me so sad? I am not only ready to be tied up in Jerusalem, I am ready to die for the Lord Jesus!”

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

Romans 5:3

We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your work in the Lord is never wasted.

1 Corinthians 4:9

But it seems to me that God has put us apostles in last place, like those sentenced to die. We are like a show for the whole world to see—angels and people.

Ephesians 3:13

So I ask you not to become discouraged because of the sufferings I am having for you. My sufferings are for your glory.

Philippians 1:28

and that you are not afraid of those who are against you. All of this is proof that your enemies will be destroyed but that you will be saved by God.

Colossians 1:23

This will happen if you continue strong and sure in your faith. You must not be moved away from the hope brought to you by the Good News that you heard. That same Good News has been told to everyone in the world, and I, Paul, help in preaching that Good News.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

God did not choose us to suffer his anger but to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith even though you are being treated badly and are suffering many troubles.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus, and do not be ashamed of me, in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God, who gives us the strength to do that,

1 Peter 2:21

This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. It is where Satan has his throne. But you are true to me. You did not refuse to tell about your faith in me even during the time of Antipas, my faithful witness who was killed in your city, where Satan lives.