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12Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
10But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.
12in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;
33These things I have spoken to you, so that you may have peace in me. In the world, you will have difficulties. But have confidence: I have overcome the world.”
13Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.
2My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,
3And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,
2My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy, 3knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience, 4and patience brings a work to perfection, so that you may be perfect and whole, deficient in nothing. 5But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him. 6But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away; 7then a man should not consider that he would receive anything from the Lord.
14The Lord will fight on your behalf, and you will remain silent.”
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. 7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. 6In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.
12Most beloved, do not choose to sojourn in the passion which is a temptation to you, as if something new might happen to you.
18For I consider that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with that future glory which shall be revealed in us.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.