1 Corinthians 15:19

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

If all that we have done has been to place our hope in Christ for this life, then we of all men are the most to be pitied.

Cross References

Matthew 24:9

When that time comes, they will give you up to persecution, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations on account of my Name.

Luke 21:34

Be on your guard lest your minds should ever be dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and lest 'That Day' should come suddenly upon you, like a snare.

Luke 8:14

By that which fell among the brambles are meant those who hear the Message, but who, as they go on their way, are completely choked by this world's cares and wealth and pleasures, and bring nothing to perfection.

John 16:2

They will expel you from their Synagogues; indeed the time is coming when any one who kills you will think that he is making an offering to God.

John 16:33

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

Acts 14:22

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

Recalling continually before our God and Father the efforts that have resulted from your faith, the toil prompted by your love, and the patient endurance sustained by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:12

That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier on active service, to please his superior officer, always avoids entangling himself in the affairs of ordinary life.

2 Timothy 3:12

Yes, and all who aim at living a religious life in union with Christ Jesus will have to suffer persecution;

1 Peter 1:21

who, through him, are faithful to God who raised him from the dead and gave him honour, so that your faith and hope are now in God.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from Heaven saying 'Write-- "Blessed are the dead who from this hour die in union with the Lord." "Yes," answers the Spirit, "that they may rest from their toil. Their good deeds go with them."'