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But because you are partakers of Christ`s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.
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A Partnership in Suffering
Commentators explain that suffering for your faith is a form of deep "participation" or partnership in Christ's own sufferings. Instead of being a strange or shocking event, it is an honor and a sign that the world recognizes Christ in you. This identification with Jesus is the primary reason believers are called to rejoice in their trials.
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1 Peter
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But rejoice, insofar as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings. This means sufferings of the same kind that He endured, and inflicted fo…
Inasmuch (καθο). "In so far forth as" ("according to which thing"), old conjunction, in N.T. only here and [Reference 2 Corinthian…
19th Century
Anglican
But rejoice.—This is the opposite of being bewildered by it, for “rejoicing” in it implies a recognition of its character…
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Baptist
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding jo…
In contrast to the usual response of sorrow and shock to suffering and persecution, Christians should rejoice because they are participating in Chr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings Not of his personal…
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Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …
