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1 Corinthians 4 9
Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor’s parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world— to people and angels alike.
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1 Thessalonians 2 14
And then, dear brothers and sisters, you suffered persecution from your own countrymen. In this way, you imitated the believers in God’s churches in Judea who, because of their belief in Christ Jesus, suffered from their own people, the Jews.
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Philippians 4:14
Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.
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Nahum 3:6
I will cover you with filth and show the world how vile you really are.
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Psalms 74:22
Arise, O God, and defend your cause. Remember how these fools insult you all day long.
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Philippians 1:7
So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.
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Psalms 71:7
My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection.
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Psalms 79:12
O Lord, pay back our neighbors seven times for the scorn they have hurled at you.
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Hebrews 13:13
So let us go out to him, outside the camp, and bear the disgrace he bore.
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Zechariah 3:8
“ Listen to me, O Jeshua the high priest, and all you other priests. You are symbols of things to come. Soon I am going to bring my servant, the Branch.
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2 Timothy 1 8
So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.
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Hebrews 11:26
He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward.
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Psalms 89:51
Your enemies have mocked me, O Lord; they mock your anointed king wherever he goes.
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Hebrews 11:36
Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons.
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Isaiah 51:7
“ Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults.
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Psalms 69:9
Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
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2 Timothy 1 16-2 Timothy 1 18
May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains.When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me.May the Lord show him special kindness on the day of Christ’s return. And you know very well how helpful he was in Ephesus.
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2 Corinthians 12 10
That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.