Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Parallel translations
- KJV And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
- BSB Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- NKJV And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
- NASB And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
- NLT We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
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- Jas 1:2–3Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,
- Jas 1:12Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
- 1 Pet 3:14But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
- 2 Cor 12:9–10He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- 2 Cor 4:17For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
- Luke 6:22–23Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.
- Rom 8:35–37Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
- Luke 21:19“By your endurance you will win your lives.
- Heb 12:10–11For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
- Matt 5:10–12Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- Phil 2:17–18Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.
- 2 Cor 11:23–30Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.
- Eph 3:13Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
- Acts 5:41They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
- 1 Pet 4:16–17But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
- Phil 1:29Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
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