So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.
James 1:2 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Count it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. American Standard Version (1901) Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; Common English Bible My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. Catholic Public Domain Version My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version My brethren, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations; |
So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.
Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance,
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
I rejoice now in my sufferings for you, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.
For you sympathized with me when I was in prison, and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession in heaven.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
So then, my beloved brothers, everyone should be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Behold, we regard as blessed those who endure. You have heard of the endurance of Job. Now consider the purpose of the Lord, how he is full of compassion and mercy.
then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,
Do not be afraid of what yoʋ are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give yoʋ the crown of life.