1 Thessalonians 3:3

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We didn’t want anyone’s faith to be shaken by these times of testing, which you know very well will happen to us.

Cross References

Acts 14:22

There they strengthened the disciples, encouraging them to remain faithful to what they’d been taught. “We have to go through many hard times to enter the kingdom of God,” they explained.

Romans 5:3

We’re full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. And that’s not all. We’re full of joy even when we suffer.

Acts 9:16

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

John 16:33

“I’ve told you these things so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you’re going to have trouble. But be encouraged! I’ve already defeated the world.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord, your work isn’t for nothing.

Acts 21:13

He asked, “Why are you crying? Why are you breaking my heart? I’m ready to be put in prison. I’m even ready to die in Jerusalem for the Lord Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:9

God didn’t choose us to receive his anger but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:9

It feels as if God has put us apostles on display like the people who are put at the end of the procession to the arena because they’re going to die there. And it feels as if the whole universe is watching, both angels and humans.

1 Peter 2:21

This is what God wants you to do. Remember, Christ suffered for you, and he left you an example that he expects you to follow.

Colossians 1:23

But you must keep your faith steady and firm and not move away from the hope that the good news is offering you. This is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven and I, Paul, am its servant.

Ephesians 3:13

So here’s what I’m asking you to do: Don’t be discouraged that I’m suffering for you, because these sufferings are actually an honor for you.

Acts 2:25

David spoke about him when he said, “ ‘I know that the Lord is always with me. Because he is at my right hand, I will always be secure.

John 16:2

You’re going to be thrown out of the synagogue. In fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they’re serving God.

Luke 21:12

“But before all this, people will arrest you and systematically oppress you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison. You will be brought to kings and governors. All this will happen to you because of my name,

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord, and don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

We’ve been bragging to the rest of God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the suffering and testing you’re going through.

Revelation 2:13

‘I know that even though you live where Satan has his throne, you’re still faithful to me. You didn’t give up your faith even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you’re going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you’ll be mistreated for ten days. Be faithful, even if you have to die, and I’ll give you life as your victory crown.

Philippians 1:28

So don’t be afraid in any way of those who oppose you. Your fearlessness will show them that they’re going to be destroyed but you’re going to be saved.

Acts 21:11

He came over to us, took Paul’s belt, and tied his own hands and feet with it. Then he said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the owner of this belt. They will hand him over to the Gentiles.’ ”