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1 Peter 5 10
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. (niv)
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1 Peter 1 6-1 Peter 1 8
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith— of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, (niv)
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Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. (niv)
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Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (niv)
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James 5:11
As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (niv)
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2 Timothy 4 8
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day— and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. (niv)
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Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (niv)
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James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? (niv)
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1 Corinthians 9 25
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (niv)
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1 Peter 5 4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. (niv)
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James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (niv)
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1 Peter 3 14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.“ Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” (niv)
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Revelation 3:21
To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. (niv)
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1 Peter 4 13
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. (niv)
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Deuteronomy 13:3
you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 8 3
But whoever loves God is known by God. (niv)
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Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. (niv)
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Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 2 9
However, as it is written:“ What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— (niv)
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Proverbs 17:3
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. (niv)
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Hebrews 6:15
And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. (niv)
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Revelation 3:19
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. (niv)
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Hebrews 10:32
Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. (niv)
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Psalms 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. (niv)
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Zechariah 13:9
This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say,‘ They are my people,’ and they will say,‘ The Lord is our God.’” (niv)
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Romans 2:7-10
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile;but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (niv)
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Job 5:17
“ Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. (niv)
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Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, (niv)
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Hebrews 12:5
And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,“ My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, (niv)
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Exodus 20:6
but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. (niv)
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Matthew 25:34
“ Then the King will say to those on his right,‘ Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. (niv)
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Psalms 119:75
I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. (niv)
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Matthew 19:28-29
Jesus said to them,“ Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. (niv)
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Isaiah 64:4
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. (niv)
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Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. (niv)
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Nehemiah 1:5
Then I said:“ Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, (niv)
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1 John 4 19
We love because he first loved us. (niv)
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Luke 22:28-30
You are those who have stood by me in my trials.And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me,so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (niv)
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Malachi 3:2-3
But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap.He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, (niv)
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Psalms 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (niv)
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Psalms 119:67
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. (niv)
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Psalms 94:12
Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law; (niv)