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2 Korinther 12 10
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (niv)
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2 Korinther 4 8
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; (niv)
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Römer 5:3-4
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance, character; and character, hope. (niv)
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Römer 8:35-36
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?As it is written:“ For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” (niv)
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2 Korinther 11 27
I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. (niv)
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1 Korinther 4 11-1 Korinther 4 12
To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless.We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; (niv)
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Philipper 4:11-12
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. (niv)
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1 Korinther 3 5
What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe— as the Lord has assigned to each his task. (niv)
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2 Korinther 3 6
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (niv)
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2 Korinther 12 12
I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles. (niv)
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Joel 2:17
Let the priests, who minister before the Lord, weep between the portico and the altar. Let them say,“ Spare your people, Lord. Do not make your inheritance an object of scorn, a byword among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples,‘ Where is their God?’” (niv)
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1 Timotheus 4 6
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (niv)
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Kolosser 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, (niv)
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2 Korinther 7 11
See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. (niv)
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2 Timotheus 3 10-2 Timotheus 3 12
You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,persecutions, sufferings— what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, (niv)
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1 Thessalonicher 2 3-1 Thessalonicher 2 11
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed— God is our witness.We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed.For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, (niv)
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2 Timotheus 1 8
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. (niv)
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Hebräer 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, (niv)
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Offenbarung 1:9
I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. (niv)
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Jesaja 61:6
And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. (niv)
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Kolosser 1:24
Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. (niv)
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1 Korinther 9 11
If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? (niv)
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2 Timotheus 2 24
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (niv)
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Apostelgeschichte 20:23-24
I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me— the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. (niv)
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2 Timotheus 4 5
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. (niv)
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Jakobus 5:7-10
Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. (niv)
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1 Timotheus 6 11
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (niv)
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1 Korinther 4 1
This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. (niv)
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Joel 1:9
Grain offerings and drink offerings are cut off from the house of the Lord. The priests are in mourning, those who minister before the Lord. (niv)
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1 Thessalonicher 3 2-1 Thessalonicher 3 3
We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co- worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. (niv)
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Apostelgeschichte 9:16
I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” (niv)
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Apostelgeschichte 2:22
“ Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. (niv)
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Lukas 21:19
Stand firm, and you will win life. (niv)
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Römer 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (niv)
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2 Korinther 4 2
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. (niv)
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1 Timotheus 2 15
But women will be saved through childbearing— if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. (niv)
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Apostelgeschichte 20:34
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. (niv)
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Offenbarung 3:10
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. (niv)
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2 Korinther 11 9
And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. (niv)
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2 Korinther 11 23
Are they servants of Christ?( I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. (niv)
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Römer 16:10
Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. (niv)
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1 Thessalonicher 3 7
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. (niv)
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2 Korinther 2 17
Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. (niv)
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2 Korinther 4 17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (niv)
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Römer 14:18
because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. (niv)
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1 Thessalonicher 5 14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (niv)