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2 Timothy 4 7-2 Timothy 4 8
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day– and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
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Luke 8:15
But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.
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2 Timothy 1 10
but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!
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1 Corinthians 15 53-1 Corinthians 15 54
For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.Now when this perishable puts on the imperishable, and this mortal puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will happen,“ Death has been swallowed up in victory.”
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Romans 6:23
For the payoff of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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1 Peter 1 7-1 Peter 1 8
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
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2 Corinthians 4 16-2 Corinthians 4 18
Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparisonbecause we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
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Matthew 24:12-13
and because lawlessness will increase so much, the love of many will grow cold.But the person who endures to the end will be saved.
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Revelation 2:10-11
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will in no way be harmed by the second death.’
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Romans 9:23
And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory–
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1 Corinthians 15 58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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Romans 2:10
but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.
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Romans 8:24-25
For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance.
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Hebrews 6:15
And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise.
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Romans 8:18
For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.
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Hebrews 6:12
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
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1 Peter 4 13-1 Peter 4 14
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
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Colossians 1:27
God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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Psalms 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!
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John 6:66-69
After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer.So Jesus said to the twelve,“ You don’t want to go away too, do you?”Simon Peter answered him,“ Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God!”
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John 5:44
How can you believe, if you accept praise from one another and don’t seek the praise that comes from the only God?
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James 5:7-8
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near.
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Lamentations 3:25-26
The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him.It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD.
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Job 17:9
But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
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Psalms 27:14
Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD!
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Psalms 37:34
Rely on the LORD! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.
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1John 2:25
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Hebrews 10:35-36
So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward.For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.
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Galatians 6:9
So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.