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12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
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12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
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13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
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13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
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14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
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14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
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15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
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15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
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16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
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16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
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17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
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17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
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18 And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
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18 And, "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
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19 So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
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19 So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
