For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ,
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life tha
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may sh
because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifyin
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more im
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of G
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for
For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word.
In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” s
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great jo
From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of th
How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you
I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your ver
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affli