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The Glory That Should Follow

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1 Peter 1:11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify,
when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Pathema-G3804= sufferings, afflictions

For All Who Are In Christ

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;
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.

Romans 8:18 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.

Many Have No Recollection By The False Grace Of Freedom Of Religion

Hebrews 10:32 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated,
you endured a great struggle with sufferings:

The High Calling Of God In Christ

Philippians 3:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship
of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain the resurrection of the dead.

We Suffer For One Another For The Edification Of The Body

Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you,
and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ
in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

We Are Comforted In Affliction That We May Comfort Others

2 Corinthians 1:
5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds
through (the Body of) Christ.
6 Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective
for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted,
for your consolation and salvation.
7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers
of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.

1 Corinthians 12:26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it;
or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice.

A Godly Life Brings Persecution

2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Blessings Follow Those Who Follow After Christ

Matthew 5:
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds
of evil against you falsely for My sake.
12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven,
for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

A Church That Brings A Ruckus In Their Community Will Be Reviled