Jesus responded, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, , because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven.
Philippians 1:29 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For it has been granted to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ's sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. American Standard Version (1901) because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf: Common English Bible God has generously granted you the privilege, not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for Christ’s sake. Catholic Public Domain Version For this has been given to you on behalf of Christ, not only so that you may believe in him, but even so that you may suffer with him, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. |
Jesus responded, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, , because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven.
Everyone who believes is justified through him from everything that you could not be justified from through the law of Moses.
strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, ‘It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.’
After they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported everything God had done with them and that he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name. ,
And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift #– #
when you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials,
Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.