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1 Thessalonians 3:3
that no one would be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.

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1 Thessalonians 3:4
For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions wait for me.

2 Thessalonians 1:4
so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

Acts 9:16
For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”

1 Peter 2:21
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

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1 Thessalonians 2:14
For you, brothers, became imitators of the assemblies of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus; for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews

1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

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1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

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1 Peter 4:13
But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

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