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Philippians 1:12
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel,
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2 Thessalonians 1 5
It is a clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,
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Philippians 1:28
not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance— and this is from God.
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1 Thessalonians 3 3-1 Thessalonians 3 4
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.In fact, when we were with you, we told you previously that we were going to suffer persecution, and as you know, it happened.