For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Treasury of Scripture it is. Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; James 1:2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed... not. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it to you... John 1:12,13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name... John 6:44,45 No man can come to me, except the Father which has sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day... Acts 13:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them... Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also you are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God... James 1:17,18 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss...
Context Be Worthy of the Gospel
27Only let your conversation be as it becomes the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. 29For to you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 30Having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:
Douay-Rheims Bible
For unto you it is given for Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.
Darby Bible Translation
because to you has been given, as regards Christ, not only the believing on him but the suffering for him also,
King James Bible
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
Young's Literal Translation
because to you it was granted, on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also on behalf of him to suffer;
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