Trails

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. — read the full passage →

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials,

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, — read the full passage →

confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses, — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” says Yahweh. — read the full passage →

He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.

Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. — read the full passage →

For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

Therefore don’t throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively. — read the full passage →

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Because you kept my command to endure, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, which is to come on the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.

Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. — read the full passage →

the great trials which your eyes saw, the signs, the wonders, the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which Yahweh your God brought you out. So shall Yahweh your God do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. — read the full passage →

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don’t know; God knows),

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

who will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death.

But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.

You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don’t know, or whether out of the body, I don’t know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.