So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to be dishonored on account of His name.
James 1:2 - Tree of Life Version Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter 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 they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to be dishonored on account of His name.
And not only that, but we also boast in suffering—knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
For to you was granted for Messiah’s sake not only to trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake—
But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and the service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and in my physical body—for the sake of His body, Messiah’s community—I fill up what is lacking in the afflictions of Messiah.
For you suffered along with the prisoners and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession.
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.
Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—
Behold, we consider blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome of Adonai—that Adonai is full of compassion and mercy.
Therefore the Lord certainly knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and how to keep the unrighteous being punished until the Day of Judgment—
Do not fear what you 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 until death, and I will give you the crown of life.