2 Corinthians 1:4-6
1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles
so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble
with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
1:5 For just as the sufferings
of Christ
overflow
toward us, so also our comfort through Christ overflows to you.
1:6 But if we are afflicted,
it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort that you experience in your patient endurance of the same sufferings that we also suffer.
Romans 8:28
8:28 And we know that all things work together
for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
Romans 8:1
The Believer’s Relationship to the Holy Spirit
8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:21-23
3:21 Fathers,
do not provoke
your children, so they will not become disheartened.
3:22 Slaves,
obey your earthly
masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
3:23 Whatever you are doing,
work at it with enthusiasm,
as to the Lord and not for people,
Colossians 1:24
1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body – for the sake of his body, the church – what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.
Colossians 1:2
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Colossians 2:10
2:10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.