You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.
Parallel translations
- WEB But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
- KJV Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
- NKJV “But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials.
- NASB “You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials;
- NLT “You have stayed with me in my time of trial.
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Quick answer
Jesus commends the apostles for having stood by Him through His trials. He honors their persevering loyalty.
Overview
Despite their failings, Jesus graciously acknowledges that the apostles have remained with Him amid His hardships. His commendation shows tender appreciation for faithful, if imperfect, discipleship. It encourages believers that Christ values steadfast endurance with Him through suffering.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Heb 2:18Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
- Heb 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
- John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
- Matt 19:28–29Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in 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.
- Acts 1:25to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
- John 6:67–68So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?”
- Matt 24:13But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
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