Bible Cross References
patience
Romans 15:4
Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
2 Corinthians 1:4-6
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He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.
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Just as we have a share in Christ's many sufferings, so also through Christ we share in God's great help.
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If we suffer, it is for your help and salvation; if we are helped, then you too are helped and given the strength to endure with patience the same sufferings that we also endure.
2 Corinthians 4:8-12
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We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair;
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there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; and though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed.
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At all times we carry in our mortal bodies the death of Jesus, so that his life also may be seen in our bodies.
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Throughout our lives we are always in danger of death for Jesus' sake, in order that his life may be seen in this mortal body of ours.
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This means that death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
2 Corinthians 6:9
as unknown, yet we are known by all; as though we were dead, but, as you see, we live on. Although punished, we are not killed;
2 Corinthians 6:10
although saddened, we are always glad; we seem poor, but we make many people rich; we seem to have nothing, yet we really possess everything.
James 1:12
Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 1:6
Be glad about this, even though it may now be necessary for you to be sad for a while because of the many kinds of trials you suffer.
1 Peter 1:7
Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 5:10
But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.
and experience
Joshua 10:24
and taken to Joshua. Joshua then called all the men of Israel to him and ordered the officers who had gone with him to come and put their feet on the necks of the kings. They did so.
Joshua 10:25
Then Joshua said to his officers, "Don't be afraid or discouraged. Be determined and confident because this is what the LORD is going to do to all your enemies."
1 Samuel 17:34-37
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"Your Majesty," David said, "I take care of my father's sheep. Any time a lion or a bear carries off a lamb,
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I go after it, attack it, and rescue the lamb. And if the lion or bear turns on me, I grab it by the throat and beat it to death.
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I have killed lions and bears, and I will do the same to this heathen Philistine, who has defied the army of the living God.
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The LORD has saved me from lions and bears; he will save me from this Philistine." "All right," Saul answered. "Go, and the LORD be with you."
Psalm 27:2
When evil people attack me and try to kill me, they stumble and fall.
Psalm 27:3
Even if a whole army surrounds me, I will not be afraid; even if enemies attack me, I will still trust God.
Psalm 42:4
My heart breaks when I remember the past, when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along, a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.
Psalm 42:5
Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God.
Psalm 71:14
I will always put my hope in you; I will praise you more and more.
Psalm 71:18-24
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Now that I am old and my hair is gray, do not abandon me, O God! Be with me while I proclaim your power and might to all generations to come.
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Your righteousness, God, reaches the skies. You have done great things; there is no one like you.
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You have sent troubles and suffering on me, but you will restore my strength; you will keep me from the grave.
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You will make me greater than ever; you will comfort me again.
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I will indeed praise you with the harp; I will praise your faithfulness, my God. On my harp I will play hymns to you, the Holy One of Israel.
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I will shout for joy as I play for you; with my whole being I will sing because you have saved me.
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I will speak of your righteousness all day long, because those who tried to harm me have been defeated and disgraced.
2 Corinthians 4:8-10
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We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair;
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there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; and though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed.
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At all times we carry in our mortal bodies the death of Jesus, so that his life also may be seen in our bodies.
2 Timothy 4:16-18
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No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me. May God not count it against them!
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But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength, so that I was able to proclaim the full message for all the Gentiles to hear; and I was rescued from being sentenced to death.
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And the Lord will rescue me from all evil and take me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.