“You have stayed with me in my time of trial.
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.
- BSB You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.
- 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;
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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 2:18For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
- Heb 4:15For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
- John 8:31Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
- Matt 19:28–29Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Acts 1:25to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.”
- John 6:67–68Jesus said therefore to the twelve, “You don’t also want to go away, do you?”
- Matt 24:13But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.
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