For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory about to be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I consider” is from the Greek...
James 5:13 – Prayer and Praise
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Truth to Learn Prayer and praise should be our natural responses to life. Behind the Words The word translated “suffering” is kakopatheō which we looked at back in verse 10. It refers to extreme...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
Romans 8:18 - Suffering for Glory For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I...
1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering
1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translated from the Greek word anthistēmi, which is a compound word...
1 Peter 4:19 – Committed Suffering
1 Peter 4:19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Truth to Learn If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourself in His hands and serve Him faithfully. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 4:16 – Suffering Praise
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. Truth to Learn If you should suffer as a Christian, give God the glory! Behind the Words The word “Christian” is translated from the Greek word christianos....
1 Peter 4:13 – Joyful Suffering
1 Peter 4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. Truth to Learn We should be happy when we suffer as followers of Christ. Behind the Words “Rejoice” is from chairō, meaning...
1 Peter 4:12 – Christian Suffering, Not Unusual
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; Truth to Learn Christians have suffered for their faith throughout history. Therefore, don’t think it strange if it happens to you. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 4:1 – Suffering With Him
1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, Truth to Learn Suffering for righteousness produces a keen sense of Christ’s suffering and enables you to more fully...
1 Peter 3:18 – Obedient Suffering
1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ suffered! He suffered quietly, for your sake. Behind the Words...