2 Thessalonians 1:7
1:7 and to you who are being afflicted to give rest together with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed
from heaven with his mighty angels.
Acts 14:22
14:22 They strengthened
the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue
in the faith, saying, “We must enter the kingdom
of God through many persecutions.”
Romans 8:17
8:17 And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)
– if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
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.
Romans 2:14
2:14 For whenever the Gentiles,
who do not have the law, do by nature
the things required by the law,
these who do not have the law are a law to themselves.
Romans 2:2
2:2 Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth
against those who practice such things.
Romans 2:12
2:12 For all who have sinned apart from the law
will also perish apart from the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.
Hebrews 10:32-33
10:32 But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.
10:33 At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.