From the ArcaMax Publishing, Bible Verses Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/bibleverses/s-33883-719684
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to
try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice,
inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his
glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
1 Peter 4:12,13 KJV
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"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you
and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on
my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven,
for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Matthew 5:10-12 RSV
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For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered
for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps.
1 Peter 2:21 NASB
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Then Jesus said to the disciples, "If any of you wants to be my
follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your
cross, and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you
will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true
life."
Matthew 16:24,25 NLT
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Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.